Total Time
40 min
Couisine
Caribbean
Category
Drinks/Beverages
Diet
vegangluten-free
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Rest Time
Dish
Servings
5
Calories
~50 kcal
Garden Plants
Ingredients
Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | pinch | enhances tumeric absorption | |
1 | unit | ||
1 | inch | fresh, sliced | |
1 | tablespoon | or other sweetener of choice | |
1 | unit | Skin and core only | |
0.75 | teaspoon | ground | |
6 | cup | filtered |
Description
A vibrant, low-waste herbal tea made by simmering pineapple peels and core with ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this immune-boosting drink can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the pineapple skin and core. Consider soaking in a vinegar-water solution for 15–30 minutes to remove contaminants.
- Place the pineapple skin and core in a large pot with 6 cups of filtered water.
- Add the cinnamon stick, ground turmeric, sliced ginger, and a pinch of black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the maple syrup and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to dissolve the sweetener.
- Remove from heat and strain the tea.
- Serve hot, or allow to cool and refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes:
- This tea can be enjoyed hot or over ice.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Note: Nutrition per serving is for ~8 oz serving.
Nutrition per Serving
Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
~50 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~0.1 g | ~13 g | ~1 g | ~2 mg |