Crushed cacao nibs give guayusa a gentle chocolate aroma without any added sugar. It's a cozy cup for cold days.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 2 min · Steep: 5–10 min · Total: about 12 min
- Recommended guayusa: Traditional (rich and bold)
- Caffeine: about 41 mg with a 2.5 g bag or about 82 mg with a 5 g bag (about 66 mg with 4 g of loose leaf)
Ingredients
- 1 Traditional guayusa tea bag (or 2 full tsp Traditional loose leaf)
- 8 oz boiling water
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs, lightly crushed
- A splash of milk or honey, optional
Instructions
- Lightly crush the cacao nibs.
- Steep the guayusa with the nibs in 8 oz of boiling water for 5–10 minutes.
- Strain, and add a little milk or honey if you like.
Tip: Cacao nibs are sold in most grocery and health food stores. Steep closer to 10 minutes for more chocolate flavor.
Why Traditional guayusa?
Traditional guayusa is rich and bold, a good match for cacao's deep, roasted notes. You can buy it as Guayusa Tea Bags – 100 Count or as Traditional Guayusa Loose Leaf.
Any of our three guayusas works in this recipe: Traditional gives a darker, bolder drink; Golden a smoother, golden one; Green the lightest color and caffeine. Compare them all in our guayusa tea bags and loose leaf guayusa collections.
More guayusa recipes
Find this recipe and its companions in Guayusa Herbal Tea Recipes. New to brewing guayusa? Start with How to Make Guayusa Tea. For everything else about the leaf, see our guayusa tea guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much caffeine is in hot cacao nib guayusa tea?
About 41 mg with a 2.5 g bag or about 82 mg with a 5 g bag (about 66 mg with 4 g of loose leaf). Caffeine varies a little from harvest to harvest, so treat this as an approximate figure.
Can I use a different guayusa?
Yes. Traditional gives a darker, bolder drink; Golden a smoother, golden one; Green the lightest color and caffeine. The recipe works the same way with tea bags or loose leaf.