Chicha de Guayabera

Name: Authentic Chicha de Guayabera Recipe
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Guatemala
Ingredients: 2 pounds ripe guava fruit (about 4 medium guavas), peeled and cut into quarters; 1 cup white sugar; 1 packet (1/2 teaspoon) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup water (for yeast activation); 2 liters cold water; 1 teaspoon salt (optional, for flavor and preservation)