Description

Guava is a tropical superstar known for its intoxicating fragrance and unique flavor that sits somewhere between a strawberry and a pear. With its light green or yellow skin and a heart of vibrant pink or creamy white flesh, it is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether bitten into like an apple, blended into a tropical punch, or simmered into a thick, sweet paste, it offers a refreshing, musky sweetness.

Guavas are native to Central America and Mexico, where they have been enjoyed for thousands of years by indigenous populations. Portuguese and Spanish explorers were so captivated by the fruit’s scent and high vitamin content that they carried seeds to the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and India in the 1500s. Today, India is the world’s leading producer, though the fruit remains a beloved staple across all tropical regions.

Guavas are primarily a Late Summer and Autumn fruit, though in truly tropical, frost-free climates, the trees can produce fruit nearly year-round. The peak harvest typically hits its stride from August through October. The fruit is ready when it gives slightly to pressure and emits its signature powerful, sweet aroma.