Find out more about the plants you’re drinking. Each plant has its own character, its own story and many have been used for centuries in ceremonies, health tonics and remedies.
Famed Ecuadorian tribal stimulant
Latin name: Ilex guayusa
Why we love it: Not enough people know about the superpowers of this Ecuadorian holly plant. Guayusa aids reforestation of the Amazon Rainforest and offers a big hit of euphoric energy without any jitters or crash. A real hidden gem that we’re proud to share in Livener.
Function: Awakens the mind, body, and desire to party
Flavour: Honeyed, grassy and nutty
Actives: Caffeine, chlorogenic acids, rutin
Latin Name: Schisandra chinensis
One of the original identified adaptogens. Schisandra is a rare, bright red fruit with the power to energise, help fight stress and bring us back to balance. Known as the 'five-flavour berry' there’s evidence it’s been used for hundreds of years to support physical performance. Beyond function, we love this berry for it’s unique, multi-dimensional flavour.
Function: Modulates the effects of stress and invigorates the body.
Flavour: A red berry sherbet that's 'sweet, sour, salty, bitter and spicy'
Actives:
Schisandrins
Zen-out with the Asian wonder food
Latin name: Camellia sinensis
Why we love it: Used for centuries in ceremonies, rituals and remedies. Super high in the calming amino acid L-Theanine, it’s found alongside caffeine in Livener for a clean, calm boost and flying solo in Social Elixir where we’ve selected extracts with only trace levels.
Function: Both energising and calming for the body, improves focus, boosts brain function and relaxes the mind.
Flavour: Grassy, umami, brothy, marine
Actives: L-Theanine
Refreshing medicinal flower
Latin name: Hibiscus sabdariffa
Why we love it: Brings brightness and floral zing to the Livener.
Function: Traditionally used for circulatory health and kidney healing.
Flavour: Tart, tannic and fresh.
Actives: Anthocyanins.
