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Pineapple Skin Tea

This pineapple skin tea is cozy, spiced, and naturally sweet - made from pineapple peels, ginger, and cinnamon for a low-waste drink served hot or iced.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Steeping Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe pineapple skins and core well washed
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger sliced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4-5 whole cloves optional
  • 6-8 cups water
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or agave adjust to taste
  • Juice of ½ lemon or calamansi optional, for brightness

Instructions

  • Wash the pineapple skins and core thoroughly. Scrub if needed to remove dirt.
  • In a large pot, combine the pineapple skins and core, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  • Let it simmer uncovered for 45–60 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the liquid to reduce slightly.
  • In the last 5 minutes of simmering, stir in the maple syrup and lemon juice. Let them heat through to infuse the tea fully.
  • Turn off the heat and let steep for another 10–15 minutes.
  • Strain the tea into a jar or pitcher.
  • Enjoy warm, or chill in the fridge and serve over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg