On a cold winter’s day there’s nothing more comforting than the warm vapors of a wonderful tea rising from a perfect fit-in-your-hand mug. So how do you one-up that? With all natural, energy-boosting guayusa from the Amazon, of course.

But what’s guayusa? It’s a native Amazonian tree leaf that’s been brewed for thousands of years by indigenous communities. And now, the folks at Runa Tea are bringing its powers to you. Considered a provider of ‘mental strength and courage’ by the native Kichwa community, Amazon Guatusa tea boosts metabolism, aids digestion, balances blood sugar, and keeps you on the ball.

With a wide variety of bagged and loose-leaf guayusa like peppermint, ginger citrus, guayusa spice, and the ever exotic ‘Awakening the Dreamer’ premium tin, you’ll never be cold or tired again.

But Runa does more than brew tea; they’ve also enhanced the economy by bringing buzz to the fair trade guayusa market and partnering with Fundación Runa to bring a democratic voice to Amazonian farmers. You can even personally add to the growth of the guayusa movement by volunteering to plant and harvest leaves.

Maybe taking a turn from your normal cup of tea or coffee can change more than you think!