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Guava Water

Name: Guava Water
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 litres Water; 100 g Sugar; 1 Cinnamon stick; 2 tbsp Lime juice; 1 to taste Hielo; 500 g Guavas maduras

25 min (15 prep + 10 cook) Easy 8 servings Nacional

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 11 Mar 2026 · Updated: 30 Mar 2026

Fresh guava drink cooked with cinnamon, refreshing and nutritious.

About this recipe

Agua de guayaba is one of Mexico's most beloved aguas frescas, made from ripe guavas briefly cooked in water with sugar and a touch of cinnamon or lime. The guavas are simmered until soft, blended with the cooking water, and strained to produce a smooth, aromatic drink with a beautiful pale pink colour. It is a refreshing beverage served ice-cold, perfect for accompanying hearty meals. Guava provides an impressive amount of vitamin C - up to four times more than an orange - making it a nutritious drink as well as a delicious one. In Mexican markets it is prepared fresh every morning and sold in large glass vitrioleros alongside other seasonal aguas frescas. Its natural sweetness means less added sugar is needed, and its velvety texture makes it irresistible.

History & Origin

The guava (Psidium guajava) is native to Mesoamerica and was cultivated by indigenous peoples for over 2,000 years. The Nahuas called it "xalxócotl" (sandy fruit) because of its grainy pulp texture. When the Spanish arrived in Mexico they were fascinated by this fruit unknown in Europe and took it to the Philippines, from where it spread to the rest of Asia, turning it into a global tropical fruit. Aguas frescas are a Mexican tradition dating back to pre-Hispanic times, when drinks were made from crushed fruits and water. Agua de guayaba is especially popular from October to March, peak guava season in Mexico. Aguascalientes is the top guava-producing state, and every November it celebrates the Guava Fair. In traditional Mexican medicine, guava leaf tea is used for stomach ailments, while guava water is recommended to strengthen the immune system during winter.

Estimated cost

£5.00

Total cost

£0.63

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

Calories

Protein

24g

Carbohydrates

Fat

Fibre

5mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Wash the guavas, remove the ends and cut them into quarters. It is not necessary to peel them.
💡 Choose guavas that yield slightly to the press them and have aroma sweet.
2
Place the guavas in a pot with the water and the cinnamon stick. Bring to the boil and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes until the guavas they are very soft.
3
Remove the cinnamon. Blend the guavas with the cooking water and the sugar until you get a smooth mixture.
4
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or muslin cloth, pressing with a spoon to extract all the juice. Discard the seeds and fibre.
💡 Strain dos times si prefieres a texture more thin.
5
Taste and adjust the sweetness. Add the lime juice if desired. Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve well chilled with plenty of ice.