Guayusa
Scientific name:
Ilex guayusa
Guayusa has been part of the daily life of Amazonian Indigenous peoples since ancestral times. Before dawn, Kichwa families traditionally gather for the guayusada, a space where dreams are interpreted, knowledge is shared, and the activities of the day are planned.
Known for its natural caffeine, antioxidants, and amino acids, guayusa has gained increasing interest in domestic and international markets. Its smooth, herbal flavor makes it an ideal ingredient for teas, functional beverages, and natural products.
ALIADOS supports Indigenous organizations in strengthening their business and production capacities, advancing a value chain that generates income, keeps ancestral knowledge alive, and contributes to the conservation of Amazonian agroforestry systems.
Known for its natural caffeine, antioxidants, and amino acids, guayusa has gained increasing interest in domestic and international markets. Its smooth, herbal flavor makes it an ideal ingredient for teas, functional beverages, and natural products.
ALIADOS supports Indigenous organizations in strengthening their business and production capacities, advancing a value chain that generates income, keeps ancestral knowledge alive, and contributes to the conservation of Amazonian agroforestry systems.
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