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Guaraná
Origin
The guaraná, paullinia cupana, a shrub or
woody vine, it grows up to 10 m high, is
native of the <strong>Amazon</strong>. The local indigenes
peoples discovered its stimulant
properties: The guarana powder contains
three times more caffeine than coffee.
Guarana is obtained from the guarana
seeds which grow in lush curls. The open
orange sheath exposes a black seed,
remembering a human eye. The magic
seed enjoys the fame of prolong life and
maintain sexual vigor, besides oppressing
hunger. At the <strong>Amazon</strong>ia countryside it is
still sold in the form of rod and tradition
says that it should be grated with the
pirarucu tongue.
Aroma
The powder is almost odorless with
appearance of grated wood. The taste of
the guarana syrup is bittersweet and
fruitful.
Use
Rod, powder or syrup - 70% of the
guarana production is located in the city
of Maués, where it is traditionally
processed in soft drinks. The best ones
are the local ones.
Classic
Rubbed guaraná, pure, with water or
mixed with sugar to mask the wood like
taste. Guarana syrup in combination with
peanuts or chestnuts and fruits of the
season is affectionately nickname of “to
awake a dead to live“ or other illustrative
names.
Exotic
In natura.
Unmissable
The local guarana soda called "Baré".
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