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Pineapple Tea

A bright, refreshing tropical beverage that combines fresh pineapple with warming spices like ginger and cinnamon. This naturally sweet tea can be served hot or iced and comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into chunks (about 1 medium pineapple)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or thinly sliced
  • 4 cups filtered water
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried turmeric optional, adds earthiness
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan or pot
  • Sharp knife for cutting pineapple
  • Cutting board
  • Microplane zester or box grater for ginger
  • Strainer or fine-mesh sieve
  • Wooden spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mugs or tea glasses

Method
 

  1. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and remove the core with a sharp knife, then chop the flesh into roughly 1-inch chunks.
  2. Peel a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger using a spoon or vegetable peeler, then grate it finely on a microplane zester or box grater.
  3. Pour 4 cups of filtered water into your saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once the water boils, add the pineapple chunks, grated ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric (if using) to the pot.
  5. Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer gently for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. After simmering, turn off the heat and taste the tea to check if it's strong enough. If it tastes weak, let it steep for another 2 minutes with the fruit still in the pot.
  7. Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a clean pot or pitcher, pressing gently on the pineapple chunks to extract any remaining liquid.
  8. While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
  9. Pour the tea into mugs and serve hot, or pour it into a pitcher and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to serve cold over ice.

Notes

Don't throw away those pineapple solids after straining. Blend them into a smoothie, stir them into yogurt, or simmer them again in less water for a second, lighter batch of tea. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight glass pitcher. Can be frozen for up to 3 months in ice cube trays.