Guava Infused Water: Recipe, Ratio and Steeping Time

Guava infused water is water steeped with fresh guava; it takes 2 hours 10 minutes, including steeping, and yields about 1 liter (4¼ cups).

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What is guava infused water?

Guava infused water is a type of fruit infused water made by leaving chopped guava in cold water until some of its flavor infuses. Unlike a blended drink, the fruit is not pureed into the water.

The result is lightly flavored rather than as concentrated as guava juice. The flavor depends on the ripeness of the fruit, the size of the pieces and how long they steep.

What ingredients and ratio do you need?

Use about 1 cup of chopped guava for every 1 liter of water. This recipe makes approximately 4 servings of 1 cup each.

Ingredients

150 g fresh guava, about 1 cup chopped
1,000 ml drinking water, about 4¼ cups

Choose ripe guava that smells fragrant and has no signs of spoilage. You can use the washed peel; remove the seeds if you prefer not to have them in the pitcher or your glass.

Equipment

You will need a knife, a cutting board and a covered pitcher or jar large enough to hold the water and fruit. A strainer is useful if you want to remove the pieces before serving.

How do you make guava infused water?

Rinse the guava under running water and cut away any bruised areas.
Chop the guava into small pieces, measuring about 150 g (1 cup). Remove the seeds if desired.
Place the fruit in a clean pitcher or jar.
Pour in 1,000 ml (about 4¼ cups) of drinking water and cover the container.
Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a fuller flavor.
Strain out the guava if desired, then serve the water chilled.

The hands-on preparation takes about 10 minutes. For the recipe's 2-hour steep, allow 2 hours 10 minutes in total before serving.

How long should guava infused water steep?

Steep guava infused water in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours. Start tasting after 2 hours and leave it longer if you want a stronger fruit flavor.

Small pieces expose more of the fruit to the water than large pieces. If the flavor is too mild after steeping, use a little more guava in your next batch rather than leaving the pitcher at room temperature.

How should you store guava infused water?

Keep guava infused water covered and refrigerated. Drink it within 24 hours for the best flavor, and discard it after 2–3 days or sooner if it becomes cloudy, slimy or sour-smelling.

Do not leave the pitcher at room temperature for more than a few hours. Use clean utensils when serving, and return the container to the refrigerator promptly.

What variations can you make with guava infused water?

For a fresh herbal note, add 8–12 washed mint leaves to the pitcher before steeping. Keep the guava and water amounts the same, then strain the leaves along with the fruit if you prefer a clear pour.

For a brighter flavor, add a few washed lemon slices. Citrus pith can turn bitter, so remove the lemon or strain the water after about 4 hours.

What are the benefits of guava infused water?

Guava infused water can make drinking water more appealing without requiring added sugar. When the fruit is steeped rather than blended or squeezed, the drink is generally very low in calories; eating or blending the fruit adds its calories.

Whole guava contains vitamin C and fiber, but the amount that transfers into the water has not been established. Most of the fiber remains in the fruit.

Hydration supports normal body functions, but guava infused water is not a special detox treatment. The liver and kidneys do most of the body's detoxification; the lungs and gut help eliminate waste, while sweat removes only trace amounts.

Who should avoid guava infused water?

Avoid guava infused water if you have a known guava allergy, and avoid any optional ingredient that you are allergic to. If you develop symptoms after drinking it, stop drinking it and contact a healthcare professional; seek urgent care for trouble breathing or swelling of the lips or throat.

Discard any batch that shows signs of spoilage. If you have a medical condition that requires a restricted fluid intake, follow your clinician's advice about how much to drink.

What else should you know about guava infused water?

Can you eat the guava after steeping?

Yes. If the fruit has been kept refrigerated and still looks and smells fresh, you can eat it instead of discarding it. Eating the fruit adds its calories and fiber to your serving.

Can you serve guava infused water over ice?

Yes. Pour the chilled water over ice just before serving. As the ice melts, it will dilute the guava flavor.