Fresh mint and guayusa make a cozy, aromatic cup. The mint adds a cool freshness that works with guayusa's earthy flavor.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 2 min · Steep: 5 min · Total: about 7 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
- 6–8 fresh mint leaves
- Honey, optional
Instructions
- Steep the guayusa with the mint leaves in 8 oz of boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Remove the bag and mint (or strain), and add honey if you like.
Tip: Clap the mint leaves between your hands before adding them to release their aroma.
Why Traditional guayusa?
Traditional guayusa is rich and bold, strong enough to stand up to fresh mint. 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 mint 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.