A pale green iced tea with the tangy sweetness of fresh kiwi. It's light, fresh and easy to drink in the afternoon.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 5 min · Steep: 8–10 min · Total: about 30 min, including cooling
- Recommended guayusa: Green (fresh and light)
- Caffeine: about 44 mg with two 1.5 g Green bags (about 59 mg with 4 g of loose leaf)
Ingredients
- 2 Green guayusa tea bags (or 2 full tsp Green loose leaf)
- 8 oz hot water
- 1 kiwi, peeled, plus a slice to garnish
- 1 tsp honey
- Ice
Instructions
- Steep the guayusa in 8 oz of hot water for 8–10 minutes, then remove the bags or strain and let it cool.
- Mash the kiwi with the honey in the bottom of a glass.
- Add ice, pour in the guayusa and garnish with a kiwi slice.
Tip: A fork is all you need to mash a ripe kiwi; strain the drink if you prefer it without seeds.
Why Green guayusa?
Green guayusa is fresh, light and our gentlest in caffeine, so the kiwi flavor and pale green color come through. You can buy it as Green Guayusa Tea Bags – 100 Count or as Green 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 Iced Guayusa Recipes With Fresh Fruit. 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 kiwi guayusa?
About 44 mg with two 1.5 g Green bags (about 59 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.