Imagine you are a Kichwa hunter in the Ecuadorian Amazon. In the middle of the night, the jungle is still dark, and you are preparing for a long hunt. What you need is clarity. Focus. Energy that carries you — without overwhelming you. You reach for Guayusa.
What the Kichwa have known for centuries, more and more people in Europe are discovering today: Guayusa (also Wayusa called) is far more than just a tea. And the question we hear most often is this: How much caffeine does it actually contain?
Guayusa caffeine at a glance
Guayusa (Ilex guayusa) contains about 66–90 mg of caffeine per 240-ml infusion — depending on steeping time, amount, and leaf quality.
What sets Guayusa apart from other sources of caffeine
Along with caffeine, Guayusa also contains L-theanine and theobromine — both natural components of the plant, also known from green tea and cocoa. Many drinkers describe the effect as calm, focused energy without the typical jittery feeling after an espresso. The Kichwa call Guayusa "el vigilante de la selva" — the guardian of the forest.
Deep roots: Guayusa among the Kichwa
Traditionally, the Kichwa drink Guayusa before dawn— the whole family around the fire, strong and plain. At night, it served hunters as a stimulant, as a bridge to meditative dream states. Our Guayusa at YOMERA comes directly from our partners in Ecuador, including Augustin Allpa Grefa.
Guayusa vs. coffee
Ready to experience it for yourself? You can order our Wayusa (Guayusa) from Ecuador directly at yomera.de.
Guayusa (Wayusa) at YOMERA
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