Guava fans, this is one bev you absolutely must try. It uses our sweet & fruity Guava Colada oolong tea, which brings juicy guava and ripe papaya together with a splash of coconut. And with the addition of purple carrot, you’ve got a naturally colourful fruity tea that’s exceptional on ice.
This recipe takes that tea and mixes in zesty lime and creamy coconut milk for a punch of flavour that also takes it from bold purple to pretty light pink. Dress your cup with a little guava jam before pouring, and what you get is a levelled-up guava take on the classic piña colada. Just pop in a little umbrella and get ready for an irresistible taste of the tropics
ingredients:
1-2 Perfect Spoons Guava Colada loose leaf tea
235 ml (8 oz) hot water, for steeping*
½ lime, cut in two
1 tsp sugar
Ice
½ cup coconut milk
1 tbsp guava jam
1-2 tsp water, to thin the jam
Lime slice, to garnish
*Makes 2 portions of tea
recipe:
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Steep your tea for 5 mins, then let it cool completely.
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To a cocktail shaker, add lime and sugar. Muddle lightly until the sugar starts to dissolve.
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Add ice, half of the chilled tea and coconut milk (you can save the other ½ cup of steeped tea and sip it on its own, or make a second bevvie!).
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Shake well until creamy & frothy.
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In your serving glass, mix the guava jam with a little water until smooth and drizzle it around the bottom and sides of the cup.
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Fill the glass with ice.
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Strain the coconut guava tea mixture over top and garnish with a slice of lime.
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Take a sip and savour that sweet, tropical taste!
