Organic Guayusa Loose Leaf Tea | 1 Pound | Buy in Canada | Upina

Upina Guayusa Tea — Organic Loose Leaf | Canada's Finest

Guayusa (pronounced why-YOU-sa) is a rare caffeinated leaf from the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon — and the cleanest energy upgrade you'll ever make.

Used by Indigenous Kichwa communities for over 2,000 years as a sacred morning brew, Guayusa delivers smooth, sustained focus without the jitters, crash, or gut burn that comes with coffee. One cup and you'll understand why thousands of Canadians have made the switch.

Why Guayusa Feels Different

Unlike coffee, Guayusa contains three active compounds that work together:

• Caffeine — Real, natural energy to start your day
• Theobromine — The calming stimulant found in dark chocolate; smooths out the caffeine so you feel warm and focused, not wired
• L-Theanine — Promotes relaxed alertness and removes the anxious edge entirely

The result: calm, clean, focused energy that lasts for hours. No racing heart. No mid-morning crash. No digestive discomfort. Just clarity.

Why Upina

• 🌿 Certified Organic — no pesticides, no synthetics, ever
• ✦ Truly Fair-Trade — sourced from over 250 Kichwa farming families in Ecuador
• 🍃 Loose Leaf Only — never bagged, never blended, maximum freshness
• ☕ 50+ Servings per bag — exceptional value for a daily ritual
• 🇨🇦 Shipped across the world — from our home on Salt Spring Island, BC
  
  

  Nutritional Highlights

  Guayusa is one of the highest antioxidant-containing plants on earth — with over 50% more antioxidants than green tea by weight. Rich in polyphenols, flavonoids, and the unique alkaloid guayusine, it supports immune health, reduces inflammation, and protects cells from oxidative stress.

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  Every bag of Upina Guayusa directly supports the Indigenous Kichwa farming communities of Ecuador — preserving both their livelihoods and the rainforest they steward.
  
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