A pale-gold iced tea with a soft, floral flavor. Chamomile adds no caffeine, so the caffeine comes from the guayusa alone.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 5 min · Steep: 8–10 min · Total: about 30 min, including cooling
- 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 hot water
- 1 tsp dried chamomile flowers (plus fresh flowers to garnish, optional)
- Ice
Instructions
- Steep the guayusa with the chamomile in 8 oz of hot water for 8–10 minutes.
- Strain and let it cool.
- Pour over ice and garnish with a few chamomile flowers if you have them.
Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon for a brighter version.
Why Golden guayusa?
Golden guayusa is smooth and mellow and keeps the drink a light, clear gold. 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 iced chamomile guayusa?
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.
Can I make a pitcher in advance?
Yes. Multiply the recipe by four, steep in 32 oz of hot water for 8–10 minutes, strain and keep it in the fridge. Add the fresh ingredients and ice when you serve.