Muddled strawberries turn this iced guayusa a deep ruby color and add a fresh, sweet berry flavor without any syrup.
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
- 3 strawberries, plus 1 to garnish
- 1 tsp honey
- 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.
- Muddle the strawberries with the honey in the bottom of a glass.
- Add ice, pour in the guayusa and top with a strawberry.
Tip: Use very ripe strawberries; they muddle more easily and need less honey.
Why Traditional guayusa?
Traditional guayusa is rich and bold, so it holds its own against sweet berries and gives the drink its deep color. 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 strawberry 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.