Guayusa Tea
The wonderful plant teacher and medicine Guayusa.
A 80g *refill pouch* will produce around a whopping 160-320 cups and it fits through your letterbox!
The benefits of Guayusa are impressive;
- The average cup of brewed Ecuatea contains almost as much caffeine as coffee (this leaf is second only to coffee for its caffeine content) but it is delivered in a completely different way.
- THREE STIMULANTS combined with very high levels of a relaxing compound called L-Theanine means you get a gentle, natural boost.
- It doesn’t hit your adrenals like coffee or energy drinks do – you feel naturally alert rather than forcibly stimulated which means you don’t get the overcaffeinated jitters or shakes, no tummy problems and rushing to the bathroom. You are gently supported by the tea into a state of pleasant wakefulness and as its leaves your system (around 4hours+) there is no caffeine crash and you get all of this without the bitterness of tannins (which also reduce iron absorption) in a foolproof, robust leaf that can survive even the most brewing abuse!
Lasting Energy.
There is now evidence to support the sustained energy release claims of Guayusa. It has high levels of antioxidants, including catechins, which are reported to fight cancer and increase metabolism, and chlorogenic acids, which can aid in weight loss by slowing the uptake of glucose from the intestines.
Endurance. The chemical compounds and nutrients in Guayusa can affect your metabolism to make your body use carbohydrates more efficiently.
This means you’ll get more energy from the food you eat. You’ll also burn more of the calories your body has stored in fat cells as fuel when you drink it regularly.
Regular Guayusa consumption can also help keep lactic acid from building up in your muscles so you can decrease post workout soreness and cut your recovery time.
Weight Control.
Used as part of a lifestyle that includes a healthy diet and exercise, Guayusa has stimulant qualities that help you feel full sooner after you begin eating, and it slows your digestion so that your stomach stays full longer. Combining Guayusa with a healthy diet and regular exercise can not only help boost your metabolism to burn more calories, it can also help you eat less by having the effect of reducing your appetite.
Cardiovascular Health.
The antioxidants and amino acids present in Guayusa may help fat and cholesterol move through your bloodstream so that they don’t accumulate on artery walls.
Guayusa may also help prevent arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and blood clots that may cause heart attack or stroke.
- The Sápara tribe traditionally use Guayusa to increase stamina on their hunting trips
- In Peru the Shipibo medicine men prescribe a fairly strong, mainly guayusa based drink to people who are suffering from trauma, as a way for them to overcome their fear.
- In the northern jungle of Ecuador, the Kichwa people, use the plant to stave off hunger, and can regularily be found to only take bundles of guayusa leaves as their sole food source.
Not just your waking life, The Night Watchman powers your dreams too.
Embraced by the indigenous tribes of the Amazon for at least a thousand years, Guayusa is known as “The Night Watchman”, and traditionally drunk around a campfire before dawn along with the other members of the tribe where they describe their dreams to each other.
Legend has it, that the tribes prayed for a plant that could help them connect to the spirits of the dream world. When they awoke in the morning, there was a guayusa plant in their hands. The brew was often drunk the night before a hunt, to encourage visions of whether it would be a successful outing and to provide energy required.
Guayusa can produce an alerted dream state that the tribes who drank it were said to be able to control their actions in the dreams, what we now call lucid dreaming.
We believe that the L-Theanine helps to keep the brain in a relaxed state that you stay asleep, while the stimulants in the tea allow your mind to become more alert and encourage the level of sleep where dreaming occurs.
The tea should be used in conjunction with other lucid dreaming techniques for maximum effect but will still likely increase the colour and vividness of your dreams, nonetheless.
Davor Vukovic –
Guayusa is such a discovery for me, thank you Shnuff for that. Just as described – great stimulant, gives you energy but will not make your heart race as coffee. Very delicious, taste in a way similar to green tea but without any bitterness even when steeped for long time. Actually, there is no need to watch the time at all. Even if you let the leaves for the really long time, the brew will be still fine and delicious, just a little darker. And yes, you can use the same leaves two or even three times. The best thing – promise of, well if not every time lucid, but surely vivid dreaming is real.
Donna –
I really love this tea it has a clear uplifting energy and really helps me through my day.
I also love the taste and the fact that its tannin free
Sol –
As I write it is now 21.58 I am aware I have been awake since 4.30 am, but I do not feel tired or fatigued. Despite, working and looking after 3 kids, my wife is looking at me and wondering how can this get? It is because I have been drinking guayasa tea. I am feeling no jitters. No palpitations, no dip energy, but an absence of feeling exhausted despite the fact for being awake so long. Guayasa is profound. Nothing at all like coffee or green tea. Plus I refuse to have sugar with this drink as I like to taste the earthy taste and not have it masked over with sugar, which is good for me as I do have a sweet tooth. So drinking guayasa has lowered my sugar consumption. The plus side is the tea has been shredded, which I think helps release more of its potent power. Combing this with Passiflora Hapi, you will push your dream recall through the roof. Personally guayasa tea mproving my life in ways had not thought possible, I can get more done with less sleep and stress. I love this tea. Incredibly powerful but in such a subtle way.
A guy called adam –
This awesome tea has stopped me drinking Coffee.
Love it so much
Looby lu –
I gave up caffeine some time ago but recently started drinking this instead. I have felt alert & stable on it. I havent found the taste to be bitter. I have been able to top the tea pot up with fresh water & still enjoy the tea, getting the most out of it. No complaints at all & I will buy it again. Thank you.
bdanmeri –
This is superbly delicious Guayusa tea that does not taste like grass, like other brands that I have purchased from before. I purchase this Guayusa tea for one simple reason: to exponentially increase my dream call, which does like clockwork. I drink two cups before sleep and boom, when I awaken in the morning I can remember the dreams and also the tiny details that I sometimes miss. I value learning from my dreams for healing and guidance, so I am grateful to work with this Shamanic medicine.
I also find this tea great for having when I have experienced a stressful day. Even though I enjoy drinking black tea, Guayusa tea feels more medicinal and nourishing for my body. I have tried Guayusa tea from other providers, but I keep on coming back to Shnuff, as I am seeking Guayusa tea that is of a very high quality. Shnuff prodcts always exeed my expectations.
Jerry –
An amazing product. With the help of guayusa, I’ve managed to pretty much quit coffee. As described, there’s none of that hectic rush and quick plunge back into a stuffy, irritating feeling. Instead, the plant seems to work for a long time, providing an alert, focused but gentle feel.
I also tried it before going to bed. Managed to get sleep no problem, and my dreams were really vivid. Woke up fresh and energetic. I can imagine that with a little practice and repetition, one’s lucid dream practices could take a step forward with guayusa.
All in all, great stuff. Treat it with respect, as goes for all plants, and it will help you.
Joris –
Very tasty rich flavor… i love it!
Nick Ross –
I gave up caffeinated coffee 3 years ago and have used various other teas since then when in need of a boost including mate and matcha. This is so much better/ I can’t recommend it highly enough-An absolutely excellent tea. Refreshing, delicious and with a gently uplifting effect that really lasts allowing for sustained focus and concentration over the day . It is simply the best tea that I have found- clear, clean and pure with no edge whatsoever
Piotr –
WOW!!!
Guayusa looks like perfect plant. I tried coffe but quickly affect my stomach, yerba mate for some reasons put me in anxiety feel, Matcha is too expensive using 3g for a cup of tea for a good kick. Guayusa have everything what I need. Stimulate brain when I sit and study, energies me when I’m more active with extra focuse and very long lasting. I’m amazed can’t wait on trening session tonight and I only drink one cup at 9am.
Thanks Amazonian People…Peace
mike –
Guayasa gives me a coffee alternative. Even if it steeps a long time it doesn’t have the bitterness of mate. I’m glad I’ve discovered this interesting tea
Nicola Anderson –
This tea has 10x more antioxidants the pure green tea, amazing cleanse for the mind and body….
Maria Theron ko –
I love Guayusa Tea, it tastes delicious and it is energising. I will always have some in stock.
Sally Ewen –
I LOVE this tea! I’ve been drinking it for almost two years now. I start every day with at least two cups of it, my morning ritual, and it leaves me feeling properly awake and clear-headed and alert in the way that other people say coffee does for them. Better than coffee or black tea, in fact….. with guayusa, I don’t get any kind of shakiness or heart palpitations. And it tastes good too.
Matthew Woolf –
Soothing, calming, grounding. And tastes good too which is an added bonus! :-)
Kit Han –
Wonderfully natural, a little goes a long way, feel clear but light and no racy feeling like coffee.
Wolfie –
This tea has a kick… and I am really loving it.
Thank you for a great product and for all the gifts…
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