. >> the city of manaus is located on the banks of the rio negro in northwestern brazil.been going for 15 years. among the items on the menu is guaranÁ, a a traditional brazilian energy drink, made from the seeds of the same name. mirasilva oliveira is the owner. ♪ >> guaranÁ drinks are a speciality. a speciality associated with the amazonas region. we are talking about beverages that leave you feeling energized. these drinks help you stay awake, and as well as that, they actually dampen your appetite. that's the reason why so many people here choose to drink them on a regular basis. ♪ >> the energizing effects of the guaranÁ plantnt have been known for years. the indigneous people in amazonas used to take it while hunting to stop them from tiring out. mirasilva has thirty different mixes on the menu. her favourite? the house special, of course! >> the ingredients i use are: avocado, peanuts, cashews, guaranÁ powder, guarana-syrup, and lots of ice. >> it all gets thrown into a blender. the shop sells 300 to 400 guaranÁ drinks every day. a single concoction will set you ba