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Batrachoid

Lemolicious Ecuadorian Guayusa from 52teas

Batrachoid drank Lemolicious Ecuadorian Guayusa by 52teas

I can’t really rate this as I don’t know what plain guayusa tastes like nor how that translates to a flavored blend of it. This was a sample from RachanaC and I enjoyed it.
It’s light and refreshing, the dark color was not distracting and let me wake from just the tea’s taste and caffeine. Quite a nice smooth start to the dark, unearthly eartly morning I sampled it on. Ironically the the second cup I had for dessert yesterday didn’t keep me awake and I think it would hold up to milk if you like that. Like I said, I can’t judge it well but this is a pleasant flavored tea. Now who would make plain guayusa? Hmm…

2011-02-20 05:59:20 -0500

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Jillian 2011-02-20 15:28:19 -0500

Does it have a bigger caffeine kick than tea?

Tyler Gage 2011-02-21 15:00:55 -0500

Hey Batrachoid. Glad you enjoyed the pleasant flavor. Guayusa is indeed perfect for the early morning time, as that is when Amazonian communities traditionally drink it. Send me a note if you would like to sample some plain guayusa and we’ll be sure to send you some samples. Cheers!

Batrachoid 2011-02-21 17:08:47 -0500

@Jillian No, I’d say it’s the same kick, just more gradual in its delivery.

@Tykler Gage: Oh, wow, I meant that as a joke since we all know Runa’s just about the only guayusa producer right now but I would really like that if it’s not too much trouble. I seem to be starting my days at three or four far too often…

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I love Japanese teas, whites, pu’erh, and tisanes. I don’t out right dislike any kind of tea; everything gets a fair chance as a gift from the Earth.
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