Organic Guayusa

Organic guayusa is a plant native to the Amazon rainforest, primarily grown in Ecuador. The leaves are harvested, dried, and often lightly roasted before being used to make beverages.

Guayusa is most frequently used to make herbal teas and other beverages, both hot and cold. It is valued for its naturally occurring caffeine content, providing an energy boost similar to coffee or tea, and for its mild, slightly sweet flavor.

Guayusa is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It contains caffeine, which can cause jitters or sleep disturbances in sensitive individuals, especially at higher doses. Regulatory bodies like JECFA have evaluated guayusa, but no specific numeric limits or ADIs have been set. Research on guayusa is ongoing, but it is not currently associated with significant health controversies at typical consumption levels.