Enjoy refreshing and colorful hibiscus pineapple skin tea with ginger hot or over ice. It's easy to make, nutritious, and full of fruity, sweet, and tart flavors.
1skin and core of 1 whole ripe pineappleskin should be thoroughly washed
10cupswater
1inchfresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1stick of cinnamon
1/2tspground turmericoptional
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in a large pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and lower the tea mixture to a simmer.
Place a lid on the pot and continue to simmer for 45-60 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat. Let the tea cool at room temperature until safe enough to strain.
Strain the team into a pitcher or large jar. Stir in the coconut sugar and add more to taste, if desired. Serve the tea warm or over ice.
Notes
Storage DirectionsStore the tea in a jar or pitcher in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve the tea hot or cold. Reheat the tea in a saucepan on the stovetop or in the microwave on high heat.Recipe Pro-Tips
Use a mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Don’t forget to strain the tea before serving, to remove the large pieces of pineapple and hibiscus. If you prefer a smoother sipping tea with fewer pieces of ginger or whole clove, use a large strainer to remove the fruit pieces and then pour the tea through cheesecloth to catch the spices.
Freeze pineapple scraps along the way. Anytime you have pineapple peel, you can store it in a freezer-safe container and freeze it for up to 3 months. This is a great way to store the scraps to use in the future or to gather a larger quantity of peel for doubling the recipe for a party.
Simmer in a clear pot. You can make this recipe in any large pot, but a clear glass simmer saucepan or pot will show off the colors of this tea if you have one!
Compost the used pineapple. After boiling and straining the tea, don’t toss the pineapple skin, add it to your compost!
Store covered. To prevent the tea from taking on any flavors from other items in your fridge, store hibiscus pineapple tea in a jar with a lid or place plastic wrap over the top of an open pitcher.
Stir the tea before serving. Some of the spices that weren’t strained may settle to the bottom as the tea sits, so stir it each time before serving for the best flavor.