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Harney & Sons
$9•Unit: 2 oz. Tin
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Steep time
5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
1
Recommended
Water temp
100°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Pepper
Overview
Best pick • solid herbal choice from Unknown origin
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
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. Click here to see all our herbs native to the Americas.