Pineapple Ice Tea

Waste not, want not! The magic to this recipe is turning food waste into a delicious and healthful tea. 

Wait before you toss out the tough exterior skin of your next pineapple. Pineapple skin is full of flavor and nutrition. Just like the inner fruit, the skin and core is packed with vitamins and minerals that can help boost your immune system and reduce inflammation. In fact the high levels of bromelain found in pineapple skin make it a fantastic food for healing sore muscles or recovering from a physical injury. To amplify those anti-inflammatory effects, we’ve added fresh ginger and ground turmeric to make a refreshing and mega healing beverage. 

INGREDIENTS: 

1 ripe pineapple, skin and core removed and save for this recipe

1” nub of fresh ginger root, skin removed

½  teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon honey 

4 quarts water  

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Heat water in a medium saucepan. 

Using a large chef’s knife, slice off the top green crown and about ½ an inch from the top of the pineapple. Then slice about 1/2 “ from the bottom. Discard those pieces. 

Then remove the spiny skin by carefully cutting away the outer peel, from top to bottom, following the contours of the pineapple. Take these skins and add them directly to your pot of water. 

Next remove skin from ginger by scraping with the lip of a spoon. Cut into lengthwise slices and add to the pot of water. Lastly, add your turmeric powder and honey. Bring the mixture to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 30 minutes. 

This tea can be enjoyed hot or cold, but is especially fantastic served over ice on a hot day. 

Makes 4-6 servings  

NUTRITION FACTS (PER SERVING): 

Calories 0

Protein 0

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 4 g 

Cholesterol 0 mg

Carbs 9 g

Fiber 2 g

Total sugars 5 g

Added sugars 0 g

Sodium 200 mg