Ramón Seeds

With a taste that combines flavors from coffee and chocolate, roasted ramón seeds produce a delicious brew that the Maya were drinking way before the Spaniards brought coffee to the Americas. Growing to a height of 130 feet, Ramón trees are an essential part of the upper canopy in Central American rainforests. Known by a variety of local common names, Ramón seeds were a traditional food valued by native people.

Now wild harvested in Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve, this nutritious seed provides a source of food and income for rural communities. Comparable to walnuts for their ability to fight free radicals, Ramón seeds contain more potassium, fiber and calcium than any other bean or grain. It has a complete protein that is high in tryptophan to help calm your nerves in stressful times.

Ramón seeds are also known as Capomo, Ojoche, Maya Nut, Ramon nut, bread nut, mojo, masica and many other native Central American names.

Maca

Maca, an adaptogenic herb that grows high up in the Andes above 12,000 feet, where people have to endure stressful primitive living conditions in freezing cold weather. For thousands of years, Peruvians have been growing and eating this tuber to keep them healthy and energized. Now, extensive scientific studies show that Maca helps the body cope with stress while increasing endurance, stamina and energy production.

There are three different types of Maca: red, yellow, and black. Each one offers different health benefits, which is why we included all three colors in Teeccino's Maca blend. There are 1000 mg of Maca in a cup of Teeccino.

Chicory

Roasted chicory root, France’s favorite coffee alternative, imparts a smooth, non-acidic, full-bodied depth to Teeccino.

Chicory root contains the highest amount of inulin of any food. Inulin is the prebiotic soluble fiber that feeds your beneficial digestive flora, also called probiotics. Brewing chicory root in hot water naturally extracts its inulin. Improve gut health and support your immune system with a daily cup of Teeccino that keeps your probiotics flourishing!

You’ve probably eaten chicory greens before in a salad. Radicchio, endive, escarole and frisée are all varieties of chicory leaves valued for their antioxidants, nutrients and bitter flavor. It’s a super food plant that supports optimal health!