Dive into the refreshing world of our Iced Guava Black Tea, a delightful homemade version inspired by the popular Starbucks beverage. This recipe combines the bold flavors of black tea with the sweet, tropical essence of guava, creating a perfect balance that's sure to quench your thirst on hot summer days.
Our recipe uses high-quality loose-leaf black tea, which provides a robust base for the fruity guava syrup. The key to achieving the perfect flavor lies in brewing a strong tea concentrate and allowing it to cool completely before mixing with the other ingredients. This method ensures that the tea's complex notes shine through without being overpowered by the guava's sweetness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this Iced Guava Black Tea! Here's why you'll adore it:
- Perfectly balanced flavors: The bold black tea and sweet guava create a harmonious blend
- Customizable sweetness: Adjust the guava syrup to suit your taste preferences
- Refreshing and energizing: Ideal for hot days or as a pick-me-up
- Easy to make in batches: Perfect for entertaining or meal prep
- Healthier alternative: Less sugar than many store-bought beverages
Iced Guava Black Tea Starbucks Copycat
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Large pitcher
- Stirring spoon
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 4 black tea bags or 4 tsp loose-leaf black tea
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup guava nectar or syrup
- 2 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Fresh guava slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags or loose-leaf tea. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags or strain the loose-leaf tea. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, guava nectar, and honey (if using). Stir well.
- Refrigerate the mixture until chilled, about 2 hours.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh guava slices if desired. Enjoy your homemade Iced Guava Black Tea!
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