Guayusa Extract
Guayusa Extract
Clean, focused energy without the crash — straight from the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Add to water, sparkling water, juice or any cold drink. Best taken daily.
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As with all supplements, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have an existing medical condition.
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Chemical Free
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Non-GMO
Vegan
Sacred leaf.
Smooth power.
Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, indigenous Kichwa communities have gathered before dawn for centuries to drink guayusa (Ilex guayusa) — a sacred leaf that awakens the body and sharpens the mind. Unlike coffee, guayusa extract delivers its natural caffeine alongside L-theanine and theobromine, creating a smooth, focused energy that rises without the bitterness and fades without the crash. Our extract is sourced directly from these same communities, preserved in organic cane sugar alcohol and concentrated into 60 servings per 50ml bottle.
Benefits & Research
Guayusa is one of the few plants that naturally combines caffeine, L-theanine and theobromine in a single leaf — the same trio found across the world's most celebrated energy plants, from green tea to cacao. This combination is what makes guayusa feel distinctly different from coffee. The caffeine provides sustained mental clarity and physical energy, while L-theanine softens the stimulating edge, supporting calm focus rather than jittery alertness. Theobromine, the compound that gives dark chocolate its gentle lift, rounds out the effect with a mild mood elevation and cardiovascular warmth. Traditionally used by Kichwa hunters and warriors to sharpen awareness during long nights in the jungle, guayusa leaves have been described as a plant that 'never lets you sleep too deeply' — keeping the mind alert and the dreams vivid. Modern research is beginning to validate what Amazonian communities have known for generations: ilex guayusa's unique alkaloid profile supports energy, focus and antioxidant activity without the acidity or bitterness of conventional stimulants. As a natural coffee alternative with natural caffeine, guayusa extract offers a clean, sustainable energy source that respects both the body and the ecosystems it comes from.
"The sacred dawn drink of the Kichwa people — guayusa is the extract that wakes you up completely."
Sacred leaf · Smooth power
Everything you need
to know.
How to Use
Add 1 dropper (0.7ml) to water, juice or your morning drink of choice. Best taken in the morning or early afternoon. For sustained energy, take 1–2 droppers 30 minutes before physical or mental activity. Avoid taking within 4 hours of sleep. Combine with our hibiscus extract for a naturally flavoured energy drink, or add our maca extract for a more balanced blend of mental clarity and physical stamina.
Origin & Sourcing
Guayusa grows only in the upper Amazon basin, primarily in Ecuador's Napo and Pastaza provinces. It has been cultivated by Kichwa communities for over 2,000 years — never found growing wild, always tended by human hands. Munay sources directly from these indigenous growers, supporting traditional agroforestry practices that protect both the forest and the communities who depend on it. Every bottle of Munay guayusa extract carries the knowledge and care of the people who have stewarded this plant since long before it had a name in any other language.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does guayusa contain caffeine?
Yes. Guayusa contains roughly the same caffeine per serving as a light cup of green tea, combined with L-theanine which moderates the stimulating effect.
Is guayusa safe to take every day?
Yes. Guayusa has been consumed daily by Amazonian communities for centuries. You can safely take up to 5 droppers per day. As with any caffeinated plant, individual sensitivity varies — start with one dropper and adjust from there.
Is this product suitable during pregnancy?
Hibiscus has demonstrated blood pressure lowering effects in clinical studies. If you take antihypertensive medication, please consult your healthcare provider before use.
Does the alcohol in the extract get you drunk?
No. The organic cane sugar alcohol is used purely as a preservative. Each 1ml serving contains less alcohol than a ripe banana. How should I store my extract? Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Clean energy,
no crash.
Guayusa has a bold, herbal flavour with a natural bitterness, easy to balance with juice or a splash of sweetness. Sipped by Kichwa hunters for centuries to stay sharp through the night, it's energy built for a body that shows up daily, not just once.
0.7ml per serving. 60 servings per bottle. Best taken in the morning for sustained energy and focus without the crash.
One leaf. Full alertness.
Sourced directly from Kichwa communities in Ecuador's Napo and Pastaza provinces. Preserved in 100% cane sugar alcohol. Nothing artificial. Nothing unnecessary.
Ilex Guayusa
SACRED AMAZONIAN LEAFNaturally rich in caffeine, L-theanine and theobromine — a rare trio that delivers smooth, sustained energy without the jitters.
100% Cane Sugar Alcohol
Preservation baseUsed purely as a natural preservative to maintain potency and shelf life. Each serving contains less alcohol than a ripe banana. No intoxicating effects.
Nothing else.
Zero fillers · Zero syntheticsThat's the complete ingredient list. Two ingredients. Maximum potency. We let the plant do the work — no additives, no shortcuts, no compromise.