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title: "Organic Guayusa Loose Leaf Waykana is a perfect coffee alternative 1/2 Pound (8oz)| 40mg of caffeine per serving| Smooth, jitter-free, energy drink, alternative yerba mate, matcha, and green tea."
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# 40mg caffeine/serving USDA Organic Certified Smooth, no jitters Organic Guayusa Loose Leaf Waykana is a perfect coffee alternative 1/2 Pound (8oz)| 40mg of caffeine per serving| Smooth, jitter-free, energy drink, alternative yerba mate, matcha, and green tea.

**Brand:** waykana guayusa
**Price:** € 8.72
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Organic Guayusa Loose Leaf Waykana is a perfect coffee alternative 1/2 Pound (8oz)| 40mg of caffeine per serving| Smooth, jitter-free, energy drink, alternative yerba mate, matcha, and green tea. by waykana guayusa
- **How much does it cost?** € 8.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- waykana guayusa enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted waykana guayusa brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Balanced Boost:** Enjoy 40mg of caffeine without the jitters or crash.
- • **Pure & Natural:** No artificial additives—just pure, organic guayusa goodness.
- • **Versatile Brewing:** Brew it your way—hot, iced, or in your favorite teapot.
- • **Support Local Communities:** Your purchase helps sustain indigenous families and rainforest conservation.
- • **Ancient Ritual, Modern Energy:** Experience the energizing tradition of the Kiwcha people with every sip.

## Overview

Organic Guayusa Loose Leaf Waykana is a 1/2 pound (8oz) package of premium guayusa leaves, offering a smooth, jitter-free alternative to coffee and other caffeinated beverages. With 40mg of caffeine per serving, this USDA Organic Certified product supports local communities and promotes rainforest conservation.

## Description

Product description Waykana company started by mid-2015 when two entrepreneurs: Demetrio Santander and Juan David Gomez met for one common goal to provide a healthy energy ingredient to people who needed to get energized but also take care of health. On a travel to the desertcart, they discover guayusa which is a harmless plant for body health. Demetrio and Juan David feel quite passionate about guayusa as they had past personal experiences related to the plant, but since they experienced the Guayusa Brewing Ceremony with the Kichwas (indigenous community in Ecuador desertcart region) the project raised up. It all began from learning the practice of brewing guayusa, its symbolism, and its culture with the Kichwas people, that little by little the dream became a real project. Today Waykana harvests and processes guayusa leaf working with the Kichwas; it provides you energy do to the natural caffeine content and offers a clean energy boost in combination with the antioxidants and amino acids it has. Our guayusa is obtained after an exhaustive investigation ended in our distinctive processes which maintain all the characteristics and properties of guayusa leaf ending with the first green guayusa in the market. Today our range of products has expanded to deliver more healthy ingredients and herbs to our customers. We are excited to announce the last products we launched are cinnamon loose leaf and moringa leaves. We invite you to try, learn and obtain its benefits with our only mission of delivering healthy products for people that pursue or live in a healthy and vital way of life. WAYKANA GUAYUSA TEA Waykana with more than 4 years of experience in the market of guayusa, has come to understand the behavior and process of the guayusa leaf at the industrial level. The withered conventional guayusa leaf found on the market is not the same as the one produced by our company. Our processes of dehydration, fermentation, drying, result in obtaining a guayusa processed leaf that maintains all its characteristics and properties. Later, when studying the behavior of the processed guayusa leaf when boiling, in infusion, we have discovered the point between sweetness and bitterness which is really our differentiator, our guayusa is naturally sweet and green light natural color of the leaf. In this way, it marks a different experience in the consumer and has been well accepted and welcomed in the world market for its flavor and properties. Previously not in wide consumption outside of indigenous regions in South America, mostly Ecuador, guayusa offers users a day-long energy boost while not harming their bodies as many other energy products do. ABOUT GUAYUSA Guayusa is a plant endemic to the Ecuadorian desertcart Rainforest. For thousands of years, guayusa has been consumed to awake the mind and to obtain a physical energy boost. Kichwas brew guayusa in the morning to prepare them for their day. Guayusa contains caffeine, antioxidants, theobromine, and amino acids which are good for mental alertness, energy levels and overall health. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE Indigenous Kichwa communities we work with grow guayusa in traditional agroforestry plots known as “chakras,” which include numerous native desertcartian crop and plant species. Unlike monoculture plots, chakras act as “jungle farms,” contributing to preserving the biodiversity of the desertcart and protecting the soils from erosion, providing animal and plant habitat, and impeding the intrusion of high-intensity agriculture. ECONOMIC IMPACT We are focused on making the indigenous Kichwa communities the protagonists of our business by invigorating the local economy and creating social projects.The emergence of WAYKANA as a growing company producing high-quality, healthy tea products from the desertcart contribute with sustainable empowerment to Kichwa communities through employment and commerce opportunities. Waykana Guayusa Story Juan David (right), co-founder, was once told by doctors to stop drinking energy drinks and coffee due to heart risks and digestive problems. Luckily, he learned and found about guayusa infusions after sharing a night of studying with a friend of his during college. Concurrently, Demetrio Santander (left), who lived in the province of Morona Santiago (Ecuadorian desertcartian Region) during part of his childhood, was in the presence of poverty. At an early age he witnessed the low quality of life indigenous communities were living in, and the limited resources that were available in such a rural and remote region. By 2015 these two Ecuadorian young entrepreneurs met each other and found in guayusa a product that was aligned with their past experiences. Together they created and founded Waykana, with the intention of providing a healthy source of energy and at the same time working with the indigenous communities contributing to their development, idea which the indigenous Kichwa supported. BENEFITS Healthy Energy: More caffeine than yerba mate and regular tea Natural Caffeine: good for your stomach, doesn't stain your teeth, and doesn't cause jitters Smooth Taste: no tannins, doesn't need sugar Guayusa works as a natural coffee alternative

Review: Bold flavor, great for hot or iced guayusa tea. I'll stick with this - This is my second purchase of Waykana's guayusa tea in the bulk 1-lb bag. I've also tried a different, more "popular" brand (several times), but Waykana is clearly a better IMHO. Bottom Line: As long as Waykana and its farmers/sources keep doing whatever it is they do (to make a high-quality product like this), then I'll keep buying it. This is great stuff. I think I'm going to stick with Waykana for a while, for three reasons. (1) The Waykana bulk guayusa tea has a bold, non-bitter taste. It's just really good. Whereas, the last couple of bulk bags of "Brand R's" tea had a somewhat bitter, almost "medicinal" taste to it. The "Brand R" tea was not bitter with my first two purchases, so it could have just been that the source or processing of Brand R's tea in their latter two bags was "off" for some reason. Regardless if I prepare my guayusa tea using hot water, or just by "soaking" to make iced tea, the last couple of bags of Brand R tea have been consistently, noticeably more "bitter" than the Waykana. That's why, as I was almost finished with my last bag of Brand R a couple of months ago, I randomly picked another, highly-rated organic guayusa ... which happened to be this Waykana brand. I've been very pleased thus far!! (2) I like to make iced guayusa tea, a pitcher at a time. After soaking the guayusa leaves for about 3 or 4 hours, I strain out the leaves and keep the tea in a glass pitcher in the fridge. It's a very noticeable difference in taste. That could be due to the next area I mention... (3) See the attached photo. Waykana's tea leaves are chopped a little "finer" / smaller than Brand R's, and the flavor of the Waykana is just more "bold" and appealing to me, than when I previously used the Brand R tea. Overall, Waykana tea also appears to be more "green" (i.e., perhaps is "less oxidated" ?) than the Brand R tea, because Brand R's tea is noticeably darker and browner. After making iced tea with the Waykana, I immediately noticed several, small vibrant bright green fleks in the tea (almost like glitter). I hadn't noticed that with Brand R. Then again, Brand R's tea leaves are just darker, for some reason. BTW, I do like Brand R's flavored bottled teas (available in grocery stores), and will sometimes get that when I'm out, and want a healthier alternative to the myriad brands of mass-market bottled, "so-called" black teas and green teas ... the mass-market stuff usually has way more sugar, citric acid, or other things on their ingredient labels before you see the word "tea."
Review: Nice tea substitute - Tea definitely does the job well of making me feel more energized, without any undesirable side effects. Like the smooth taste and it is good hot or chilled.

## Features

- ✓ WHAT IS GUAYUSA LEAF? | Guayusa is an endemic plant that grows in Ecuador's desertcart Rainforest used by the indigenous Kiwcha people as a tea for their early-morning ritual, thousands of years ago. Our guayusa loose leaf keeps the freshness and original color of leaves just as harvested directly from the tree.
- ✓ ALTERNATIVE TO YERBA MATE - COFFEE | Being guayusa a herb that contains 40mg of caffeine per 2g serving, it is a fantastic and balanced alternative to coffee, yerba mate, and green tea. Our guayusa tea leaves are not aged, withered, or smoked. It also does not has tannins which means no presence of bitterness or acidity, is naturally sweet.
- ✓ VARIETY OF WAYS TO ENJOY | Recommended serving: use 1 Tsp (2 g) in a 8 oz cup with hot water. You can use tea filters, teapot, strainers, classic pot, calabash gourd & straw as with yerba mate to brew guayusa leaves. For a stronger brew, steep additional time or add more guayusa loose leaf to your taste. For iced tea, bring infusion to room temperature, add ice or chill.
- ✓ NO JITTERS NO CRASH | Guayusa is rich in amino acids, polyphenols, and antioxidants that improve your cognitive function and immune system. It combines with caffeine for a perfect balance in energy, mental clarity, and focus to prevent the jitters and crash commonly found in coffee and energy drinks.
- ✓ MANUFACTURER VALUE | All of our products are USDA Organic Certified. We use no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, or fillers. By purchasing our products you contribute and support local desertcartian indigenous families, communities, and the conservation of the desertcartian rainforest. Try guayusa and join Waykana now!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073RPQZV6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #223,510 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #8,324 in Herbal Tea |
| Brand | Waykana Guayusa |
| Brand Name | Waykana Guayusa |
| Caffeine Content Description | Caffeinated |
| Container Type | Can |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 876 Reviews |
| Flavor | Guayusa Loose Leaf |
| Item Dimensions | 8.75 x 3 x 11.5 inches |
| Item Form | Loose Leaves |
| Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 8 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | WAYKANA INC. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Ingredients | Green Tea |
| Specialty | usda-organic |
| Tea Variety | Green |
| UPC | 855211007054 |
| Unit Count | 1.6 Ounce |

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bold flavor, great for hot or iced guayusa tea. I'll stick with this
*by L***E on January 21, 2019*

This is my second purchase of Waykana's guayusa tea in the bulk 1-lb bag. I've also tried a different, more "popular" brand (several times), but Waykana is clearly a better IMHO. Bottom Line: As long as Waykana and its farmers/sources keep doing whatever it is they do (to make a high-quality product like this), then I'll keep buying it. This is great stuff. I think I'm going to stick with Waykana for a while, for three reasons. (1) The Waykana bulk guayusa tea has a bold, non-bitter taste. It's just really good. Whereas, the last couple of bulk bags of "Brand R's" tea had a somewhat bitter, almost "medicinal" taste to it. The "Brand R" tea was not bitter with my first two purchases, so it could have just been that the source or processing of Brand R's tea in their latter two bags was "off" for some reason. Regardless if I prepare my guayusa tea using hot water, or just by "soaking" to make iced tea, the last couple of bags of Brand R tea have been consistently, noticeably more "bitter" than the Waykana. That's why, as I was almost finished with my last bag of Brand R a couple of months ago, I randomly picked another, highly-rated organic guayusa ... which happened to be this Waykana brand. I've been very pleased thus far!! (2) I like to make iced guayusa tea, a pitcher at a time. After soaking the guayusa leaves for about 3 or 4 hours, I strain out the leaves and keep the tea in a glass pitcher in the fridge. It's a very noticeable difference in taste. That could be due to the next area I mention... (3) See the attached photo. Waykana's tea leaves are chopped a little "finer" / smaller than Brand R's, and the flavor of the Waykana is just more "bold" and appealing to me, than when I previously used the Brand R tea. Overall, Waykana tea also appears to be more "green" (i.e., perhaps is "less oxidated" ?) than the Brand R tea, because Brand R's tea is noticeably darker and browner. After making iced tea with the Waykana, I immediately noticed several, small vibrant bright green fleks in the tea (almost like glitter). I hadn't noticed that with Brand R. Then again, Brand R's tea leaves are just darker, for some reason. BTW, I do like Brand R's flavored bottled teas (available in grocery stores), and will sometimes get that when I'm out, and want a healthier alternative to the myriad brands of mass-market bottled, "so-called" black teas and green teas ... the mass-market stuff usually has way more sugar, citric acid, or other things on their ingredient labels before you see the word "tea."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice tea substitute
*by S***G on August 21, 2025*

Tea definitely does the job well of making me feel more energized, without any undesirable side effects. Like the smooth taste and it is good hot or chilled.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greener, Grassier, Finely Chopped. Very Good.
*by J***E on April 25, 2020*

Ok hear is the thing, I have only been drinking Runa Guayusa for the past few years. It is still my favorite tea. That being said, Waykana Guayusa was cheaper lb for lb at the time I purchased it, so that is why I did. My thoughts are below. The first thing I noticed was that this tea is greener and more finely chopped. I quickly made a cup and gave it a taste. Its very good. Its more mild than the other brand and I think this is because its less toasted. Runa taste more like black tea than this one. I was surprised how different the taste actually is. Neither one is better than the other. They are both good and yummy. Waykana is a bit more grassy and has less black tea taste. I will continue to get Waykana as long as it is cheaper. My advise is to just alternate between bags. Waykana to Runa then back to Waykana. Rinse and repeat.

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