A simple, sunny iced tea for mornings or afternoons: fresh orange juice over a deep amber guayusa base.
At a glance
- Serves: 1 · Prep: 5 min · Steep: 8–10 min · Total: about 30 min, including cooling
- 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 hot water
- Juice of 1/2 orange
- An orange slice, to garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Steep the guayusa in 8 oz of hot water for 8–10 minutes, then remove the bag or strain and let it cool.
- Squeeze the orange into a glass and add ice.
- Pour in the guayusa and garnish with an orange slice.
Tip: Blood oranges or a few drops of fresh lime make a fun variation.
Why Traditional guayusa?
Traditional guayusa brews a deep amber, and its bold, earthy taste pairs well with sweet orange. 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 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 orange guayusa?
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.
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.