Premium Dried Guava Leaves - Natural Medicinal Tea

🍃 WHERE YOUR GUAVA LEAVES COME FROM

Our premium guava leaves are sourced directly from small family farms in Nicaragua's volcanic highlands, specifically the Matagalpa and Jinotega regions where the mineral-rich volcanic soil and tropical highland climate create ideal growing conditions for nutrient-dense guava trees. These evergreen trees thrive in Nicaragua's unique terroir, producing leaves with exceptional concentrations of antioxidants and beneficial compounds.

Specific Source Locations:

• Matagalpa Highlands: 600-1,000 meter elevation, volcanic ash soil
• Jinotega Mountains: 700-1,200 meter elevation, cloud forest microclimate
• Farm Size: 1-3 hectare family operations with guava tree groves
• Variety: Psidium guajava (traditional tropical guava variety)
• Growing Method: Organic cultivation in volcanic highland terroir

💰 COMPLETE PRICING TRANSPARENCY

Here's exactly how your $55.00 breaks down:

Nicaragua Farm Price: $8.00/lb
(Local market: $3.50-4.50/kg = $1.59-2.04/lb fresh leaves)
(Premium processing adds $6.41-6.96/lb for drying, sorting, quality control)

Processing & Quality Control: $5.00/lb
(Careful drying, hand-sorting, cleaning, quality testing)

Local Transportation: $1.00/lb
(Farm to processing facility to export warehouse)

Export Documentation: $2.00/lb
(Permits, certificates, quality testing, customs paperwork)

International Shipping: $7.00/lb
(Air freight Nicaragua to USA - door to door)

Import & Customs: $2.00/lb
(US customs fees, broker fees, domestic handling)

Our Service Fee: $30.00/lb
(55% margin covering direct-trade operations, quality assurance, customer service)

YOUR PRICE: $55.00/lb

🎯 WHY THIS PRICING IS COMPETITIVE

Market Context ($3.86 per ounce = $61.76/lb):

• Retail guava leaf market: $3.86/oz = $61.76/lb (current market pricing)
• Premium organic guava leaves: $50.00-75.00/lb specialty market
• Our direct-trade price: $55.00/lb (premium quality at market-competitive pricing)

What Makes Ours Outstanding:

• Single-origin volcanic highlands (unique mineral profile affects potency)
• Traditional hand-processing (careful drying preserves beneficial compounds)
• Fresh harvest processing (leaves processed within 48 hours of picking)
• Direct-trade relationships (supporting sustainable guava farming families)
• High antioxidant content (volcanic soil stress increases beneficial compounds)

🌱 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

🔬 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

At Source (Nicaragua):

1. Harvest selection: Only healthy, mature leaves from pesticide-free trees
2. Rapid processing: Leaves processed within 48 hours of harvest
3. Traditional drying: Air-dried in shade to preserve beneficial compounds
4. Hand sorting: Remove stems, damaged leaves, and foreign matter
5. Quality grading: Size classification and quality assessment
6. Moisture testing: Verify <10% moisture content for shelf stability

Pre-Export Quality Control: ✓ Visual inspection for color and leaf integrity ✓ Moisture content verification (<10%) ✓ Antioxidant activity testing (ORAC values) ✓ Microbiological testing (E.coli, Salmonella, total plate count) ✓ Heavy metals screening (lead, cadmium, mercury) ✓ Pesticide residue analysis (should be zero - organic cultivation) ✓ Foreign matter detection (<1%)

💚 THE FARMER STORY

Meet Our Partner Farms:

• Cooperativa Guayabo Verde (Matagalpa): 19 families specializing in medicinal plant cultivation
• Finca Hoja Medicinal (Jinotega): Organic guava specialists, traditional knowledge keepers
• Average farm income increase: 60% since adding premium guava leaf production

Our Direct-Trade Impact:

• Farmers receive $8.00/lb (vs $1.59-2.04/lb local fresh leaf price)
• 4-5x premium over local market rates
• Sustainable harvesting training ensuring tree health and longevity
• Quality bonuses for superior leaf quality and processing
• Guaranteed contracts providing income security

🍃 HEALTH BENEFITS & CHARACTERISTICS

Traditional Uses:

• Digestive health: Traditional remedy for stomach issues
• Blood sugar support: Natural compounds may help regulate glucose
• Antioxidant properties: High levels of flavonoids and polyphenols
• Anti-inflammatory: Natural compounds with potential anti-inflammatory effects
• Immune support: Vitamin C and other nutrients support immune function

Volcanic Terroir Benefits:

• Enhanced mineral content: Volcanic soil provides trace minerals
• Higher antioxidant levels: Mineral stress increases beneficial compounds
• Improved bioavailability: Natural chelation improves nutrient absorption
• Unique flavor profile: Volcanic terroir creates distinctive herbal notes

🏭 USAGE & APPLICATIONS

Perfect For:

• Herbal tea companies: Premium medicinal tea blends
• Supplement manufacturers: Natural health product ingredients
• Health food brands: Traditional herbal remedies and teas
• Export markets: International demand for tropical medicinal plants
• Specialty retailers: Premium herbal products for health-conscious consumers
• Traditional medicine practitioners: Authentic medicinal plant materials

Processing Applications:

• Tea brewing: 1-2 tsp per cup, steep 5-10 minutes
• Extract production: Base material for liquid extracts
• Capsule filling: Ground powder for supplement applications
• Herbal blending: Component in traditional medicine formulations
• Cosmetic applications: Natural ingredient for skincare products

📦 SHIPPING & BULK PRICING

Sample Orders (1 lb only):

• Total Cost: $70.00 ($55.00 product + $15.00 USPS air shipping with tracking)
• Delivery: 5-8 business days via USPS Priority Mail International

Bulk Pricing Structure:

• 2-4 lbs: $50.00/lb + $10.00/lb air freight = $60.00/lb delivered
• 5-24 lbs: $45.00/lb + $7.00/lb air freight = $52.00/lb delivered
• 25-99 lbs: $40.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $43.00/lb delivered
• 100+ lbs: $35.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $38.00/lb delivered

Standard Packaging: Food-grade bags with moisture barrier protection Custom Packaging: Available for larger orders Shelf Life: 24+ months in proper storage Storage: Cool, dry place in airtight containers, protect from light and moisture

🚀 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Your Profit Potential (vs $61.76/lb market price):

• Retail tea market: $60-80/lb (9-86% markup from bulk prices)
• Wholesale to tea companies: $48-65/lb (12-51% markup)
• Supplement ingredient supply: $50-70/lb (16-84% markup)
• Export opportunities: $55-75/lb (28-97% markup)
• Private label manufacturing: $52-68/lb (21-79% markup)

Market Trends Supporting Growth:

• Herbal tea market growing 7% annually
• Traditional medicine gaining mainstream acceptance
• Natural health products demand increasing globally
• Clean label movement driving demand for whole plant ingredients
• Export opportunities in health food markets worldwide

🎯 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

What Makes Our Guava Leaves Unique:

1. Volcanic highland terroir creating superior mineral content and potency
2. Traditional processing methods preserving maximum beneficial compounds
3. Fresh harvest processing (within 48 hours) maintaining potency
4. Single-origin traceability from specific sustainable highland farms
5. Direct-trade relationships ensuring consistent quality and supply
6. Organic cultivation without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
7. Higher antioxidant activity compared to lowland-grown alternatives

🔬 TECHNICAL DATA FOR MANUFACTURERS

Guava Leaf Analysis:

• Flavonoids: High quercetin and kaempferol content
• Tannins: 8-12% (contributes to astringent properties)
• Vitamin C: 200-250mg/100g (natural ascorbic acid)
• Antioxidant activity: High ORAC values (varies by harvest)
• Moisture content: <10% (shelf-stable)
• Ash content: 6-10% (mineral concentration)

Brewing Recommendations:

• Water temperature: 85-95°C (185-203°F)
• Steeping time: 5-10 minutes for optimal extraction
• Ratio: 1-2 teaspoons per cup (2-4g per 250ml)
• Multiple infusions: Leaves can be steeped 2-3 times

📞 READY TO SOURCE PREMIUM GUAVA LEAVES?

NICA SALE - Premium Nicaragua Natural Products

📱 WhatsApp: +505 5707-7624
📧 Email: info@nicasale.com
🌐 Website: www.nicasale.com

Sample Available: 1 lb trial order for $70.00 total (includes $15 express USPS shipping with tracking)

🤝 OUR COMMITMENT TO MEDICINAL PLANT EXCELLENCE

This pricing transparency reflects our commitment to supporting both exceptional farmers and exceptional health product manufacturers. We believe you deserve to know exactly what makes these guava leaves special and where every dollar goes. Our direct-trade model provides premium single-origin guava leaves at competitive market pricing while supporting highland farming families.

Questions about antioxidant content, traditional uses, or supply contracts? Contact us directly to discuss your specific needs, request detailed lab reports, or arrange virtual farm tours with our partner guava growers.

Ready to create world-class herbal products with authentic Nicaragua volcanic highland guava leaves? Contact us today for samples and volume pricing tailored to your production needs.