[column_half] Traditionally, indigenous Kichwa families wake up before dawn and gather around a communal fire to drink gourds of guayusa. During this early-morning ritual, community …

The more products RUNA sells, the more guayusa is purchased from indigenous farmers and the more money is channeled into these communities (money flow is not based on charitable …

My newest tea obsession is no different…” “I will highly recommend this herbal tea to anyone who is trying to fight coffee addiction, but still needs a caffeine fix in the morning, or someone who …

[column_half] Guayusa is grown in biodiverse agroforestry plots, or chakras. To the untrained eye, these ‘forest gardens’ look like pristine natural rainforest, though to the farmers who cultivate …

Evening: Guayusa Cocktails and Salsa Class Afterward a pow-wow with the Runa team to share videos, photos, etc for official travel log to be shared on Runa and Brooklyn Industries websites.