Guarana (Paullinia cupana) is a climbing plant from the Amazon whose small red berries are one of nature’s richest sources of caffeine, used to help relieve fatigue and promote alertness.
Born in the Amazon
Deep in the Amazon, the Sateré-Mawé people first cultivated this small red berry, and the Guaraní gave it its name. For generations its seeds have been roasted, pressed into sticks and grated into water to drink.
Honouring the peoples of the Amazon
Guarana’s story begins with the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, the Sateré-Mawé, who first cultivated it, and the Guaraní, whose name it still carries. Everything the world knows about Guarana today rests on their knowledge, and we share it with respect and gratitude.
What Guarana feels like
Guarana’s caffeine helps relieve fatigue and temporarily promotes alertness. In Ritual Sharp it sits alongside L-Theanine and Rhodiola; in Ritual Social, alongside Ashwagandha and Rhodiola.
Not your average caffeine.
What’s inside Guarana
Guarana’s energy comes from caffeine, found in its seeds alongside natural tannins.
Is Guarana safe?
Guarana is a natural source of caffeine, and Ritual Sharp contains 100 mg of caffeine per sachet and Ritual Social 70 mg. A cup of instant coffee contains about 80 mg.
A note on wellbeing
If you are sensitive to caffeine, keep an eye on your total daily intake. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before use. Guarana is a botanical enjoyed for everyday wellbeing. Nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.
Ritual Sharp
15ml sachetLime & ginger10 per cylinder
In Ritual Sharp, Guarana brings about 100mg of plant-based caffeine, alongside L-Theanine and Rhodiola, in a 15ml sachet that blooms into colour when it meets water.
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What is Guarana used for?
Guarana is used as a natural source of caffeine, to help relieve fatigue and promote alertness.
Does Guarana contain caffeine?
Yes. Guarana is one of nature’s richest sources of caffeine. Ritual Sharp contains 100mg of caffeine per sachet and Ritual Social 70mg.
Is Guarana the same as coffee?
No. Both contain caffeine, but Guarana comes from the seeds of an Amazonian berry rather than the coffee bean.
Is Guarana safe?
In moderate amounts Guarana is well tolerated by most adults. As it contains caffeine, keep an eye on your total daily intake if you are caffeine-sensitive. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor before use.
Where does Guarana come from?
Guarana is native to the Amazon basin. It was first cultivated by the Sateré-Mawé people, and its name comes from the Guaraní, the indigenous peoples who are the original custodians of this knowledge.
Guarana is one of nine botanicals behind Social, Serene and Sharp. Also in Ritual Sharp: L-Theanine, Rhodiola Rosea. It is in Ritual Social too, alongside Ashwagandha, Rhodiola Rosea, Kanna. See all nine botanicals →