On hot summer days, having a glass of cold water is truly ideal, isn’t it? So let’s quickly head to the kitchen with TasteVN to learn 2 ways to make sweet and refreshing pink guava tea. Let’s show off your skills with this super simple beverage right now!
1. Pink guava tea with salted shrimp
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pink guava tea with salted shrimp Serves 2
Jasmine tea bags 5 pieces Pink guava 1 kg Dried red artichoke flowers 10 gr Rock sugar 100 gr Sugar syrup 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Salted shrimp a little
How to make Salted Pink Guava Tea
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Steep the tea and soak the artichoke flowers
Put 5 jasmine tea bags into a teapot with 700ml of boiling water and steep for about 3 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
Take 10g of dried red artichoke flowers and put them into a bowl with 400ml of boiling water, soaking for about 5 minutes.
Tip: Do not steep the tea for too long as it will make the tea bitter.
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Boil the guava
Wash the pink guava thoroughly, cut it into small wedge shapes, then remove the seeds inside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil on the stove, then add the cut guava and boil for 30 minutes, then retrieve the guava flesh, discarding the boiling water.
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Blending and cooking pink guava jam
Boil the guava with a blender along with the soaked artichoke, blend until smooth, then strain through a sieve to extract the juice.
Add the pink guava juice to a pot with 100g of rock sugar, stir well, and cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Brewing tea
In a shaker, add: 125ml of freshly brewed jasmine tea, 1 tablespoon of pink guava jam, 1 tablespoon of sugar syrup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and a few ice cubes, then cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10 – 15 seconds.
Finally, just pour the freshly brewed tea into a glass, add a few thin slices of guava, and a little shrimp salt, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
A cup of pink guava tea with shrimp salt has a bright pink color that looks extremely appealing and a faintly fragrant aroma.
The tea has a sweet and light taste without being harsh, combined with the mild sourness of lemon and the special saltiness of shrimp salt that is truly captivating!
2. Pickled pink guava tea
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Pickled pink guava tea Serves 2
Black tea bag 1 piece Pink guava 1 kg Granulated sugar 300 gr Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Yellow lemon syrup 20 ml Ice cubes A little
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How to prepare Pink Guava Tea
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Prepare the guava
Buy pink guava, wash it clean, cut off both ends, then peel the seeds inside and cut it into thin wedge shapes.
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Soak the guava
Put the sliced guava into a glass jar with 300g of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then cover it and place it in the refrigerator fridge for 24 hours.
Tip: The soaking container must be thoroughly sterilized to ensure the quality of the guava after soaking!
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Steeping the tea
Put 1 bag of black tea into a cup with 100ml of boiling water and steep for about 5 – 7 minutes, then remove the tea bag.
Tip: It is important to pay attention to the appropriate steeping time; do not steep for too long as it will make the tea bitter.
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Completion
Add to the cup: a few ice cubes, the brewed tea, 20ml of lemon syrup, and 2 tablespoons of pickled guava to finish.
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Finished Product
With just a few simple steps, you now have a fragrant pink guava tea with the golden color of the tea and beautiful pieces of fresh pink guava.
The tea has a sweet and sour taste that is very refreshing without being harsh, and when paired with the crunchy and naturally sweet guava, it’s incredibly appealing!
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Pink Guava
- Choose guavas that have a balanced shape, not deformed, and the skin often has patterns that are slightly bumpy.
- Fresh guavas have a light green skin that turns slightly yellow, shiny. If the guava skin is still too green, it means the guava is not ripe and will taste bitter.
- Choose fruits that feel heavy and firm when held. Lightly pressing on the surface of the guava skin should feel crisp and hard.
- Guavas should have fresh stems and green leaves. When you cut the guava in half, the inside should have a beautiful bright pink color.
So, with just a simple and quick step, you have immediately 2 ways to make pink guava tea that are delicious and refreshing. Let’s get into the kitchen and showcase your skills for the family to enjoy with TasteVN right away!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Cooky TV and Rich Products Vietnam.
