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RUNA Amazon Guayusa Tea, Hibiscus Berry, 2.5 Ounce

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 164 ratings
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Hibiscus Berry
2.5 Ounce
Brand RUNA
Item Form Loose Leaf
Flavor Hibiscus Berry
Tea Variety Hibiscus
Unit Count 2.5 Ounce

About this item

  • A sweet and tangy blend of floral and fruity notes
  • Guayusa is a naturally-caffeinated tea from the Amazon Rainforest that provides an uplifting and sustaining energy
  • RUNA products are Organic, non-GMO, Fair Trade, Gluten-free, Paleo, Kosher, and Vegan
  • Contains healthy polyphenol antioxidants and amino acids
  • RUNA's commitment to ethical and environmental standards goes above and beyond our certifications. We source exclusively from indigenous farming families that grow guayusa in sustainable, biodiverse forest gardens. Together we're pioneering a new way to do business in the Amazon.

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Product Description

Guayusa is a rare tea from the Amazon. It's light, refreshing, and revitalizing. Since guayusa has more caffeine and polyphenols than most teas, you get a boost of mental clarity and focus. That's why Amazonian communities have been drinking it for centuries to feel RUNA - meaning Fully Alive.

Product details

  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 2.4 x 2.2 inches; 2.5 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ THB263
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 857732002440
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Runa Amazon Guayusa
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00F0T9B7E
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 164 ratings

Important information

Ingredients

Organic guayusa, organic hibiscus, organic elderberry, organic rose petals, organic cardamom

Directions

Heat water until it reaches 185 °F / 85 °C then add 2 grams of guayusa (about 1 spoonful) per 8 oz. of water. Let steep for 4-6 minutes.

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Customer reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
164 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the taste, quality and health of the tea. They mention that it's great for just a little boost, gives you a boost with no crash and that it has just the right amount of caffeine. They also say that it relieves headaches and keeps them awake. Customers are also happy with jitters and smoothness.

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94 customers mention85 positive9 negative

Customers like the taste of the tea. They say it's naturally sweet, healthy, and has just the right amount of caffeine. They also mention that the tea brewed nicely and has a very pleasant taste. Customers also say that the source is very pure and natural. They appreciate that the container is attractive enough to recycle for bulk herbs or teas.

"...I brewed nice, and the look was clear and I thought it tasted great." Read more

"...boost, or something to make part of your daily regimen, this tea is fabulous." Read more

"Runa, because it contains Guayusa as a caffine source, seems to be a very pure and natural energy source when metabolized...." Read more

"...The Mint is really nice. The flavor is noticeable, but it isn't overpowering. Personally I find it rather soothing. and refreshing...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tea. They say it's great for just a little boost, energizes, and gives them a boost with no crash. They also say it’s refreshing and a great way to start their day.

"...the caffeine and keeps me from getting "tweaked", ensuring better productivity...." Read more

"...This tea is it. Clean energy, no jitters, no crash. This flavor is particular pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener...." Read more

"...It is high quality mostly whole leaf real dried rose petals and hibiscus. There is some shake on the bottom which I don't love...." Read more

"...Personally I find it rather soothing. and refreshing...." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers find the tea to be a great, clean way to add energy and focus to their day. They say it's the best energy tea they've tried, with incredible health benefits. They also say it has more antioxidants than green tea and can be brewed 2-3 times.

"...This tea is it. Clean energy, no jitters, no crash. This flavor is particular pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener...." Read more

"...Gives a lot of energy. For very sensitive folks to caffeine, it could be too much...." Read more

"...Guayusa as a caffine source, seems to be a very pure and natural energy source when metabolized. It never leaves me feeling jittery or nervous...." Read more

"I get a noticeable, almost instant energy boost from this product. I've shared it in my family, and my brother-in-law notices the same effect...." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the caffeine in the tea. They say it's nicely caffeinated, has a mildly sweet flavor, and the thianine balances out the caffeine. They also say it pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener.

"...morning, and with the L-theanine that's present in this, it balances out the caffeine and keeps me from getting "tweaked", ensuring better..." Read more

"...This flavor is particular pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener. I'm so glad to have found this product...." Read more

"Love this tea, but beware if you are sensitive to caffeine. It is not a bedtime tea or even an after dinner tea...." Read more

"This is an excellent substitute for black tea. It is nicely caffeinated, no tanin, and a mildly sweet flavor...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the tea soothing, refreshing, and gives them an energy boost mid-day. They also say it really relieves headaches and keeps them awake.

"...Personally I find it rather soothing. and refreshing...." Read more

"...On my first cup of this tea, my headache stopped. I thought... nah, can't be, this is an energy tea...." Read more

"I don't find it very tasty, but it definitely gave me a nice energy boost mid day...." Read more

"...It gives me a nice energy boost and the most important thing is it is never bitter and I mean never!..." Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers find the jitters of the tea to be non-existent. They also say the effects are very clean and do not cause the typical caffeine jitter.

"...This tea is it. Clean energy, no jitters, no crash. This flavor is particular pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener...." Read more

"...It never leaves me feeling jittery or nervous. It gives me mental clarity and energy that has no crash...." Read more

"...Gives me clear, focused and sustained energy with no jitters, anxiety, heart palpitation and dehydration like black coffee does...." Read more

"...This tea prevents me from passing out after lunch at work. No jitters at all." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the tea smooth, with a strong combination of bitter and softened by the lavender. They also say it perks them up in the morning.

"...But RUNA's Guayusa? This is smoothness incarnate...." Read more

"...it definitely isn't like other teas I've had, but has a very strong, smooth, combination of bitter and almost tangy...." Read more

"...This one's flavor is clean and sharp but softened by the lavender, and it's totally delightful." Read more

"Smooth tea, great flavor, instantly perks me up in the morning. Love it!" Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers like the tea for its low tannins.

"...There's no tannins, no bitterness, just pure tea and caffeine...." Read more

"GREAT Tea! Very low tannins, so low that doesn't seem to bother my stomach (normal tea and coffee with their tannins cause me stomach trouble)...." Read more

"...It is nicely caffeinated, no tanin, and a mildly sweet flavor. I add lemongrass from my garden and make iced tea for my lunch...." Read more

"...Never bitter because it doesn't have tannins. I love it hot or old!..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

JD Kolassa
5.0 out of 5 stars The best alternative to coffee
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016
Flavor Name: TraditionalSize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
I don't drink coffee as it's too bitter for me -- I always put in 2-3 packs of sweetener and 2-3 packs of creamer. I prefer tea, and even that is a bit bitter. But RUNA's Guayusa? This is smoothness incarnate. The actual flavor is a bit subdued, and so some may complain it's a bit watery, but to me, this is fantastic. There's no tannins, no bitterness, just pure tea and caffeine. I can easily drink a couple of these in a morning, and with the L-theanine that's present in this, it balances out the caffeine and keeps me from getting "tweaked", ensuring better productivity. One thing I'll note is that personally, I don't think it goes well with sweetener and cream, but your mileage may vary.

One thing I do is I get the tin, and the 1 pound bag. Then I can refill the tin with the 1-pounder, and keep the tin at work and the bag at home. That way I can have smooth Guayusa any time I want.
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julie
3.0 out of 5 stars Missed the mark just by a little bit
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2019
Flavor Name: Cinnamon LemongrassSize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
My brother loves cinnamon tea. He had it somewhere and loved it. So I bought this for him hopping it would be what he was looking for but he said that it was good but not just the same that he had drank somewhere else. I brewed nice, and the look was clear and I thought it tasted great.
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MountainMama
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so glad to have found this product
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2017
Flavor Name: Hibiscus BerrySize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
I cannot say enough positive things about this tea. I battled an extensive addiction to energy drinks and literally tried everything to quit or find a substitute. This tea is it. Clean energy, no jitters, no crash. This flavor is particular pairs well with lemon and needs no sweetener. I'm so glad to have found this product. I'm not a coffee person, so finding something with a substantial amount of caffeine is somewhat difficult, not to mention finding something with no negative effects. If you're looking for an afternoon boost, or something to make part of your daily regimen, this tea is fabulous.
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H. K.
2.0 out of 5 stars Did not feel difference
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2016
Flavor Name: Hibiscus BerrySize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
I give this just two stars because I did not get the promised benefits from drinking this tea, No increase in alertness or mental clarity. The tea itself tastes good though very very mild flavor.
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kjv1611
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT Herbal Tea! Good pick-me-up
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2018
Flavor Name: Hibiscus BerrySize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
GREAT Tea! Very low tannins, so low that doesn't seem to bother my stomach (normal tea and coffee with their tannins cause me stomach trouble).
I've tried this, ginger, and original teas from RUNA. This is my favorite. I hope to be able to buy more in the future, but they have been out of stock of all flavors every time I've looked in recent days.

Gives a lot of energy. For very sensitive folks to caffeine, it could be too much. If you try it, just be cautious at first to see how it affects (or doesn't affect) you. It feels like more energy than I'd get before from coffee or tea, personally. However, it doesn't seem to give any sort of afterwards crash. On occasion, I think I feel maybe a tad gittery, but nothing bad, and who knows: maybe not related to the tea.
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Jonny
4.0 out of 5 stars Clean energy & delicious flavor!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2015
Flavor Name: Hibiscus BerrySize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
Runa, because it contains Guayusa as a caffine source, seems to be a very pure and natural energy source when metabolized. It never leaves me feeling jittery or nervous. It gives me mental clarity and energy that has no crash. The Hibiscus berry is a wonderfully aromatic organic fruity rose flavor. It has a beautiful red color when steeped and tastes like an herbal tea versus a black tea blend. It has less caffeine 40 mgs versus the regular flavor which has 66mg. You have to find your balance of amounts of tea/water for the flavor you want. I use about an .3 oz of leaf for every 12 oz of water. Steep overnight and refrigerate. I usually steep it overnight and leave it in the fridge steeping until I am ready to drink it. This brings out the flavors otherwise it is pretty weak because it is more of an herbal tisane. Doing it this way means, I don't get any other brews out of it. It is high quality mostly whole leaf real dried rose petals and hibiscus. There is some shake on the bottom which I don't love. The price is very high. Although that is usually the case when you buy organic and fair trade. It is worth it to pay more when you know that money is going to a well paid labor force and to know you are not drinking :) I only get one steep out of each brew. For the whole can 2.5 oz I got 7 roughly 2 oz servings. Which is about a dollar a cup. So, that is a very decent price when you take everything in to consideration.
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Amblin
5.0 out of 5 stars Fresh
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
Flavor Name: Sage LavenderSize: 1.8 OunceVerified Purchase
I really like the Runa teas and at this point have purchased all of them. There aren't any that I don't like at all. One thing I like about all of these is that you can let the step forever without them turning bitter. You can also get a couple uses out of these leaves depending on how many you are using.

The Mint is really nice. The flavor is noticeable, but it isn't overpowering. Personally I find it rather soothing. and refreshing. If you put this in a travel container however, be aware that you'll definitely need to clean it thoroughly. The mug will add a minty aftertaste.
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Snorky
3.0 out of 5 stars It's just okay...
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2015
Flavor Name: Hibiscus BerrySize: 2.5 OunceVerified Purchase
After seeing all the other good reviews for this tea--and being a fan of guayusa (I often have it every day)--I decided to give it a try. I actually found it to be somewhat bland and thought it would have more flavor. While I can taste the hibiscus and elderberry a little bit, I hoped it would be stronger. The tea's okay, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again.
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