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WAYKANA Organic Green Guayusa loose leaf tea pouch

Certifications

Independently verified, market by market.

Certified organic under the USDA National Organic Program — grown without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, verified by Control Union.

Compliant with European organic regulations (EC 834/07 and 889/08) for the EU market.

Certified under the Canadian organic standard for exports to Canada.

Kosher certified — suitable for kosher food and beverage formulations.

Documentation

Every batch ships with complete technical documentation.

Every batch ships with a COA covering caffeine content, moisture, microbiology, heavy metals and pesticide screening.

Technical specs per format: mesh size, moisture, caffeine per serving, shelf life and storage conditions.

Full chain of custody — from the Kichwa family chakra to the export container.

Guidance on Novel Food (EU) and GRAS pathways (US) for your specific application.

Process & Facility

From harvest to export in a controlled, standardized flow.

Leaves reach our plant within 48 hours of harvest, preserving color, flavor and active compounds — no aging, no smoking.

Automated processing plant operating under Good Manufacturing Practices, located next to our producing communities in the Amazon.

Mesh 10–40, moisture ≤ 12%, ~31 mg caffeine per 1.5 g serving, 24-month shelf life.

Standardized drying curves and per-batch testing for consistent sensory and chemical profiles.

Certified & Audited

USDA Organic certified
EU Organic certified
Kosher certified
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)
GMP certified manufacturing

Stories from the Amazon

Insights on guayusa, functional ingredients, regenerative sourcing and product innovation.