Guarana Seed Powder

(Paullinia cupana)

Guarana is a climbing vine native to the Amazon basin of Brazil and Venezuela, where it has been cultivated and consumed by Indigenous peoples of the region — particularly the Sateré-Mawé people of the Brazilian Amazon — for centuries. Paullinia cupana produces small, bright red fruits that split open when ripe to reveal a dark seed partially covered by a white aril, giving the fruit a striking resemblance to a human eye — a feature that figures prominently in Sateré-Mawé mythology and legend. The seeds are the prized part of the plant, traditionally dried, roasted, and ground into a paste or powder that has been used as a stimulating beverage and food ingredient throughout Amazonian culture for generations.

Guarana seed is one of the most caffeine-rich natural substances on earth — containing roughly two to three times the caffeine concentration of coffee beans by weight — along with theobromine, theophylline, tannins, saponins, and catechins. This distinctive alkaloid profile, combined with the tannins naturally present in the seed, is thought to slow the release of caffeine compared to coffee, producing a longer, more gradual effect. Guarana is today one of the most popular botanical ingredients in the global energy drink and supplement industry, and remains a beloved national ingredient in Brazil, where guarana-flavored soft drinks are a cultural staple. Our Guarana is available as a finely milled Seed Powder.

Product Highlights

• Finely milled seed powder of Paullinia cupana — Guarana
• One of the most caffeine-rich botanicals in the natural world
• Also contains theobromine, theophylline, tannins, saponins, and catechins
• Traditionally used by the Sateré-Mawé people of the Brazilian Amazon for centuries
• A beloved national botanical ingredient in Brazil
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients
• Contains significant natural caffeine — use with care

How to Use

Beverages: Stir ¼–½ teaspoon of guarana powder into water, juice, or a smoothie. Start with a small amount to assess your sensitivity to caffeine. Smoothies & Shakes: Blend into fruit smoothies or protein shakes for a natural caffeine boost. Capsules: Fill empty capsules with guarana powder for a convenient supplement form. Herbal Blends: Incorporate into custom herbal powder blends and formulations.

Available in Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Contains significant natural caffeine. Not recommended for children, or individuals sensitive to caffeine or stimulants. Keep out of reach of children.