At Your Own Pace - August 2023

August: GUAVA TEA SHAKE

Illustration: Guava

While the guava fruit is widely known to be rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber, the tea made using the guava plant’s leaves also offer the same benefits. Boost your regular fruit shake by adding some tea!

Ingredients: 

• 10 fresh Guava leaves 
• 2 pcs Guava Fruit (4 pcs for smaller fruit) 
• 2 cups of Water · Sweetener or Honey

Instructions:

1. Take the guava leaves, and remove them from the stem.
2. Rinse the guava fruit and leaves well.
3. To make the tea, pour 2 cups of water. Let it boil on medium flame for 2 minutes.
4. Add the guava leaves, and boil for about 5 minutes.
5. Let it cool, then transfer to an ice tray. Freeze overnight.
6. To make the shake, take the fruit, and cut up into small pieces.
7. Add the guava tea ice, and your sweetener of choice.
8. Blend everything until smooth.
9. Serve, and enjoy!

Illustration, Pattern and Recipe by Alessandra Lanot | LifeAfterBreakfast.ph