Floral chamomile softens guayusa's earthy notes for a gentle, golden cup. Chamomile adds no caffeine, so the caffeine comes from the guayusa alone.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 2 min · Steep: 5 min · Total: about 7 min
- Recommended guayusa: Golden (smooth and mellow)
- Caffeine: about 66 mg with a 5 g Golden bag (about 52 mg with 4 g of loose leaf)
Ingredients
- 1 Golden guayusa tea bag (or 2 full tsp Golden loose leaf)
- 8 oz boiling water
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers (or 1 chamomile tea bag)
Instructions
- Steep the guayusa with the chamomile in 8 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Strain (or remove the bags) and enjoy.
Tip: A chamomile tea bag works just as well as loose flowers if that's what you have.
Why Golden guayusa?
Golden guayusa is smooth and mellow, the natural partner for chamomile's soft, floral flavor. You can buy it as Golden Guayusa Tea Bags – 50 Count or as Golden 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 chamomile guayusa tea?
About 66 mg with a 5 g Golden bag (about 52 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.