Iced Guayusa with Pineapple and Ginger
A tropical iced energizer—cold-brewed guayusa poured over pineapple and ginger for a smooth, refreshing Amazonian alternative to iced coffee.
Cold-brewed guayusa makes one of the smoothest iced energy drinks around. Steeping the leaves in cold water draws out the clean caffeine lift while leaving behind any harshness, giving a mellow, naturally sweet base that's perfect over ice.
Tropical flavors are guayusa's best iced partners. Fresh pineapple brings juicy brightness, ginger adds a warming kick, and together they turn the tea's earthy notes into something vibrant and thirst-quenching—an Amazonian answer to iced coffee or energy drinks.
Cold-brewing overnight is the way to go. Hot-brewed guayusa chilled over ice can taste flat and overly earthy, while cold extraction keeps it crisp, smooth, and refreshing with a gentle, sustained energy.
Serve tall over plenty of ice with pineapple chunks and a sprig of mint. Because guayusa is caffeinated, this is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up for a hot day—clean energy without the crash, and far less sugar than a soda.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp guayusa loose leaf (or 3 bags)
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed (plus extra to garnish)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 tbsp honey or agave
- Plenty of ice
- Fresh mint to garnish
How to make it
- 1Place the guayusa, half the pineapple, and the ginger slices in a pitcher of cold water. Cover and refrigerate 8–12 hours.
- 2Strain through a fine sieve, pressing gently to extract flavor; discard the solids.
- 3Stir the honey or agave into a splash of the tea until dissolved, then stir back into the pitcher.
- 4Fill tall glasses with ice, pour over the iced guayusa, and garnish with fresh pineapple chunks and mint.
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