Davidson'sOrganics, Guayusa Energy, Loose Leaf Tea, 16-Ounce BagUSDA Organic

I was addicted to the respiratory relief and clean No Crash energy from the famous Runa tea. Someone bought them out during the c word that ends in a 19. Then they stopped production. I’m guessing that it’s because this tea has all three respiratory healing properties needed to breathe better!I brew this with hot water and sometimes I add hibiscus leaves and cardamom. Then add honey to sweeten and it’s delicious, healing, it’s clean energy without the jitters.Of course as with everything drink it in moderation.

They do a great job here. With Runa no longer making it, this is a wonderful substitute.

I’ve been really enjoying this Guayusa tea. It has a smooth, earthy flavor — not too bitter, not too grassy — and it’s incredibly easy to drink. I usually steep it for about 5–7 minutes, and it holds up well without turning harsh or overpowering.What I love most is the energy boost. It’s more subtle than coffee — no jitters, no crash — just a steady, clean feeling of being awake and focused. It’s become part of my morning routine, especially on days when I want something warm but lighter than coffee.The 16-ounce bag is generous and packed with quality loose leaves. No dust or filler, just whole, clean leaves that smell amazing when you open the bag. I’ve tried it both hot and iced — both work great! There are some stems in there which you need to sort out, but that is a given with all of these products. This product definitely was greener in color compared to the previous one I tried (Pacha), though the tastes were similar.If you’re looking for a natural caffeine alternative that’s smooth and energizing without any weird side effects, this is worth trying. I’ll definitely be ordering more!

This product is amazing. It taste smooth, yet has strength. I really like the quality and price. I also appreciate that its organic and made in smaller farms. It provides a nice boost of energy without jitters. The color was fresh and I was satisfied with it.Enjoy.

Not as high quality as Runa guayusa from back in the day, yet still good quality.

Tea tastes great! Can't oversteep it. Lots of energy and best of all, there isn't a tariff war that's happening with Ecuador and the United States! If your looking for a replacement to coffee or if you just want a good tea with lots of caffeine, this is a foolproof tea to get or gift.

I've been drinking guayusa for over 5 years and it's now become my favorite type of caffeinated tea. Other than green tea/matcha, it's the only other form of caffeinated beverage that naturally contains l-theanine (the relaxing calming amino acid).It turns out now for almost 2 years (thanks to long Covid), I can no longer tolerate caffeine at all unless it's green tea or guayusa. The l-theanine must be the difference - it seems to take away the jittery & unpleasant effects and gives me a healthy and smooth form of energy to start & get me through my day.I've tried several brands of guayusa, the only one I don't recommend is Runa (leaves went from high quality for years to unfresh, brown, and even moldy. But I'm not sure if Runa is even around anymore?).Big bonus - Davidson is the only brand available that you can purchase using a SNAP EBT (food stamp) card. It comes as a box of pre made tea bags as well, but they run out quickly & are very expensive compared to this 1 pound bag.Also Davidson has various affordable bulk organic loose leaf varieties of green tea here on Amazon, which are a great overall deal for good tea.

I'm still somewhat new to guayusa, so this is only the second supplier that I have tried. That said, it is far and away my favorite between the two. Not too grassy. Less grassy and a courser flake/grind than the first source I'd tried. The color isn't as vibrant of a green as the other. mMore of a blend of shades from green to brown, which I suspect relates to the better flavor in this one and how grassy the other was. Not sure that the size of the flakes has any real impact on how I brew it, but it is a large flake. I find that the flavor is pleasant enough that I can consume it without having to add other flavors to mask grassy notes, which I felt was necessary with the other that I had tried. Basically, I'm quite happy with it and will likely reorder it when I run out.