Guayusa - - Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Guayusa - Loose 1 lb. Bag - Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Guayusa - Loose 2 oz. Tin - Harney & Sons Fine Teas
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44656 Herbal Tea

Guayusa

$ 8.00
Packaging Type:Loose
Unit:2 oz. Tin
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Description

Guayusa is a traditional Ecuadorian beverage from the Amazon. Like Yerba Mate, it contains elevated levels of caffeine and many antioxidants. It has a mild vegetable flavor. Only recently has it been introduced to the States.

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Ingredients
Guayusa leaves.

Mike's Rating
3 Briskness
1 Body
2 Aroma
 Details: At an industry event, we met the earnest young people who import this traditional herbal from Ecuador. We liked the taste, so we bought some. This is one of the few herbals that contains caffeine.
 Dry Leaves: Crushed Guayusa leaves, small and varying, are lighter shades of green.
 Liquor: The liquor of our Guayusa is greenish-brown.
 Aroma: Sharp vegetal notes reminiscent of peppers.
 Flavors: Assertive vegetal flavors.
 Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
 Body: Medium-bodied
 Brewing Time: 5 minutes
 Brewing Temp: 212º