Tea
Caffeine in Guayusa Tea
90mg
per 8 oz
≈ 1 coffee≈ 1 Red Bull23% of FDA daily max
Is that a lot?
Guayusa Tea is 23% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 8 oz.
Green tea
Espresso
Red Bull
Guayusa Tea
Coffee
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed
When can I drink Guayusa Tea and still sleep?
Your Guayusa Tea cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Guayusa Tea · 90 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
30 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Guayusa Tea: 6:46 PM
How much caffeine is in Guayusa Tea?
Guayusa, an Amazonian holly tea, is high in caffeine at about 90 mg per cup, nudging right up to coffee strength. Its smooth, clean energy makes it a popular natural alternative to coffee.
| Serving | Caffeine | Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 90 mg | 0 g |
Amazonian holly tea; high caffeine ~70–110 mg.
Will Guayusa Tea affect your sleep?
From 90 mg, guayusa takes around four to five hours to fall under 50 mg, so an afternoon cup can still be active in the evening. Keep it to the morning if you want it well cleared by bedtime.
Source: Published assays (range)