Easy Pineapple Skin Tea (Hot or Iced)
Make delicious hot or iced pineapple skin tea using the skin and core. Infused with ginger, cinnamon, and topped with a splash of oat milk.
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple skin and core only, thoroughly washed
- 1-2 inches fresh ginger sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric or a small knob of fresh turmeric
- 6-8 cups water enough to cover ingredients
- maple syrup or coconut sugar to taste, optional
- 1 splash oat milk optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Wash & Prep: Scrub pineapple with a veggie brush, or soak skins in 1 cup vinegar + 3 cups water for 10–15 minutes, then rinse well.
- Cut Peel & Core: With a sharp knife, cut the peel and core. Set aside the fruit itself to enjoy fresh (or freeze for a smoothie).
- Add to Pot: Add the pineapple skin and core, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and any optional add-ins (see Notes) to a large pot.
- Cover & Simmer: Pour in enough water to cover, about 6–8 cups. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 45–60 minutes, stirring now and then to let the flavors infuse.
- Strain & Serve: Pour the tea through a fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag to strain. If you'd like, sweeten with maple syrup or coconut sugar. Sip it hot or with ice. Finish with a splash of oat milk for a creamy twist. Enjoy!
Notes
Optional add-ins:
- Star anise
- Cloves
- Black pepper – to activate the turmeric
- Orange, lemon, or lime slices
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
