guayusa

[ gwahy-yoo-suh, wahy- ]

/ gwaɪˈyu sə, waɪ- /

a tree, Ilex guayusa, native to the rainforest in the upper Amazon river basin.

the leaves of this tree, containing caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, and other compounds, prepared as a tea and used as a stimulant.

Words nearby guayusa

“My ancestors are guayusa,” posits Frederico, with a more mystical approach to the genesis theory.

Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine |Brandon Presser |August 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
They boil the leaves of the guayusa tree in the gurgling centerpiece, and gently sip its tea-like drink.

Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine |Brandon Presser |August 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Whether or not guayusa is a product of selective breeding, the Kichwa have learned to harness its power.

Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine |Brandon Presser |August 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Grown in the jungle by the indigenous Kichwa, guayusa (gwhy-you-sa) is a sacred leaf used in ceremonial rituals.

Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine |Brandon Presser |August 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

No one knows for certain where guayusa was first grown, but several theories exist about its origin.

Bye Bye Latté, Hello Guayusa: Why The Amazon Holds the Secret to a Cleaner, Healthier Caffeine |Brandon Presser |August 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Guayusa, or "Napo tea," is another and celebrated production of Archidona.

The Andes and the Amazon |James Orton
They offered us, on entering their huts, cups of the guayusa tea.

On the Banks of the Amazon |W.H.G. Kingston