Pineapple Skin Tea

Name: Pineapple Skin Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pineapple 1; Oranges 2; Lemon 1; Turmeric 2 tbsp; Fresh ginger 3 tbsp; Cayenne pepper ½ tsp; Rosemary 2 sprigs; Cinnamon 2 sticks; Water 17 cups; Honey

delicious anti-inflammatory tea

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1h 15m
Serves 16
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Ingredients

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	1 Pineapple large, the skins and core
	2 Oranges juiced
	1 Lemon juiced
	2 tbsp Turmeric fresh, washed, peeled and grated
	3 tbsp Fresh ginger washed, peeled and grated
	½ tsp Cayenne pepper or fresh black pepper, for absorbing turmeric
	2 sprigs Rosemary or thyme
	2 sticks Cinnamon
	17 cups Water
	For serving:
	Honey or sugar or maple syrup if vegan, to taste

Nutritional information

Calories

Fat

14g

Carbohydrates

Protein

0mg

Cholesterol

14mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Pineapple Skin Tea recipe

This easy recipe for Pineapple Skin Tea is a great way to make use of peels and trimmings that would otherwise be discarded. The tea is also made with warming spices, like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. You can enjoy it as is or with the addition of sugar or honey. Choosing the amount of sweetener is completely a matter of taste, so adjust the recipe as you like. The resulting beverage is both refreshing and spiced, making it perfect for any occasion.

Before you start, it’s important to clean the pineapple skin thoroughly. Scrub the pineapple well with a vegetable brush and then soak it in a mixture of water and a tablespoon of white vinegar for about 20 minutes. After the soaking, rinse the pineapple with clean water, then remove the skin with a sharp knife. And a tip: Remember to wear gloves when peeling and grating turmeric, as it stains easily.

To make the Pineapple Skin Tea, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Pineapple Skin Tea

Steps to make Pineapple Skin Tea

1

Combine ingredients and bring to a boil

5

To a large pot, add the pineapple skins and core, juice of 2 oranges and 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons grated turmeric, 3 tablespoons grated ginger, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or fresh black pepper, 2 sprigs rosemary, and 2 cinnamon sticks. Cover with 17 cups water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Simmer

1h

Reduce the heat to a simmer and brew the tea for 1 hour.
3

Strain

10

Let the tea cool slightly, then strain.
4

Serve

Serve with honey or sweetener of choice. Enjoy warm or cold. Store the pineapple skin tea in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

This easy Pineapple Skin Tea is loaded with bright citrus, pineapple, and warming aromatics, making it a powerful anti-inflammatory beverage. Sip it while curled on the couch or on the go. Either way, it will add a spot of sunshine to your day. If you try making this gorgeous tea, please come back to leave a comment below!

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Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.