Organic Guayusa · From Ecuador
★★★★★ Customer ReviewsA smooth, naturally caffeinated loose-leaf tea grown in Ecuador. Clean taste, simple ritual, and an easy alternative to coffee or yerba mate.
Choose your size
1 Pound
$40.00
$40.00/lb
Our everyday 1 lb bag
Sample
4 oz / 113 g
$15.00
Best place to start
5 Pounds
$165.00
$33.00/lb
Free shipping to Canada & USA
Bulk
10 Pounds
$300.00
$30.00/lb
Lowest price per pound
Guayusa naturally contains caffeine and theobromine, offering a distinct plant-based alternative to coffee and other caffeinated drinks.
Guayusa contains naturally occurring polyphenols and other plant compounds that continue to be studied for antioxidant activity.
Sourced from Ecuador, where Guayusa is closely connected with Kichwa farming traditions and diverse Amazonian agroforestry systems.
Certified Organic and Fairtrade, with whole loose-leaf Guayusa sourced from Ecuador and packed for a simple, clean brew.
Our Roots
Guayusa has been part of morning life in the Ecuadorian Amazon for generations. Among Kichwa communities, it has long been shared before sunrise — a time for tea, conversation, stories and the day ahead.
Our Guayusa is sourced from Ecuador through fair-trade relationships that help support Indigenous families and the communities behind each harvest. Knowing where the leaf comes from is part of what Upina is about.
Our Story
Rooted on Salt Spring Island
“Upina Guayusa is a game changer. It combines the best of all worlds — fortifying, mineralizing, and uplifting. As an espresso lover, it packs enough punch to lift me up in the mornings, while still being gentle enough for my partner who is too sensitive to enjoy coffee at all. And with Upina you can feel the integrity included in every step of the process. 10/10.”
Samu
“Used to drink a lot of Maté, and have switched over to this every morning. I prefer the taste and it’s more energizing without the jitters! I get a clear, positive focus and it lasts throughout the day.”
Josh
“I've been drinking Upina Guayusa Tea for years now. Some mornings from a gourd and bombilla, other times I make a hot lemon water, ginger and Guayusa mix... add some honey... supercharge your morning! Always consistent high quality leaves!”
Kaylian Jay
“Guayusa seriously changed my life. I stopped drinking coffee because Guayusa felt so much better for my body. Upina has been the best source I have found over the past 10+ years drinking Guayusa. Affordable and fantastic quality!”
Ky Ren
“Such a wonderful way to start the day! Guayusa provides such a gentle, yet stable energy that helps me stay focused and awake during long work days. I love this company!”
Kathy
“Upina Tea Shop is amazing! Tanner is such a kind and genuine person who clearly cares about what he does. He sources super high-quality guayusa tea — you can really taste the difference.”
Curtis
