Guayusa Leaf
A caffeine-bearing holly from the Amazon, not a Camellia. Smooth, clean energy that naturally carries theobromine and theanine. Ideal for overnight cold brew or a long steep.
§ Roaster anatomy
- Origin
- Amazon (Ecuador)
- Roast
- Unroasted, dried leaf
- Process
- Shade-dried whole leaf
- Tasting notes
- Green herb · Toasted hay · Soft cocoa
Steep or cold-brew. A caffeine-bearing holly — not a Camellia sinensis, so never tea.
- Caffeine source
- Guayusa (Ilex guayusa)
- Net size
- 8 oz
§ Assay · per serving
| Caffeine | ~75 mg / cup |
|---|---|
| Theobromine | present |
| Theanine | present |
| Added sugar | 0 g |
§ Brew methods
Recipes using this
Questions
Is this coffee or decaf?
No. Section 89 never sells coffee in any form, including decaf. Everything here is a roasted-botanical brew or a caffeine layer — brewed like coffee, never made from it.
Where does the caffeine come from?
Only from synthetic caffeine, yaupon, guayusa, or cacao — never from tea or tea decaffeination. Any L-theanine we sell is fermentation-derived, never tea-extracted.
Does it taste exactly like coffee?
We do not claim that. Our brews are roast-forward and coffee-adjacent, built with the same equipment and methods, so the ritual and the body feel familiar.
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