The next superfood is brewing deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Guayusa tea packs twice the antioxidants of green tea and as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Local Kichwa people have long steeped the leaves to focus during hunts and help interpret dreams—and now, thanks to Brooklyn-based Runa, thirsty travelers can taste guayusa in its natural habitat and interact with Amazonian natives during a traditional tea ceremony.
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