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Organic Guayusa Tea is an excellent choice for brewing kombucha. This energizing tea promotes healthy SCOBY development and brings a smooth, naturally sweet flavor with earthy undertones. Its antioxidant-rich profile and gentle caffeine content create a balanced brew that enhances your kombucha’s depth, vitality, and natural probiotic benefits, making it a dependable pick for any brewer.
Coming from the Guayusa plant in the Ecuadorian Rainforest, Guayusa has a natural caffeine effect less potent than coffee but slightly stronger than green tea and yerba mate.
To enjoy as a cup of tea: Steep 1 tsp of tea in boiling hot water for 3-5 minutes. Add milk and sugar if desired.
To brew for kombucha: Use 2 TBSP tea per gallon of kombucha, Steep for a minimum of 10 minutes in about 2 cups of hot water. Then, dilute with cool water until it reaches room temperature before pitching your culture.
See our post on How to Make Guayusa Tea for more complete instructions.
