Pineapple ginger tea, a tropical twist on iced tea, is bursting with flavor, super refreshing, and surprisingly simple to make. And the best part? You only need 4 basic ingredients! đź«–
Recipe Highlights
- Quick and easy: Ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for a hot day pick-me-up.
- Customizable: Make it sweet or tangy, strong or mild, to your taste.
- Naturally healthy: Packed with antioxidants and vitamins from pineapple and ginger.
- Perfect for any occasion: Enjoy it at brunch, by the pool, as a post-workout pick-me-up, or just because!
Ingredient Notes
- Ginger tea bags: Choose your favorite brand, or try loose-leaf ginger for a more intense flavor.
- Pineapple juice: Use fresh or 100% pure pineapple juice for the best flavor.
- Ice: Make sure it’s fresh and clean for the best taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Steep the ginger tea: Put the tea bags in your teapot and pour in the hot water. Let it steep for 5 minutes to release all that ginger goodness.
- Add the pineapple juice: Pour in the pineapple juice and give it a good stir.
- Fill with ice: Grab your glass and fill it with ice cubes.
- Pour and enjoy: Strain the tea mixture into your glass and take a sip of sunshine!
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using boiling water: Simmered water is better for steeping the tea so it cools down faster.
- Steeping for too long: Ginger tea won’t get bitter like regular tea, but steeping it for too long can make it too strong.
- Not enough ice: A lukewarm iced tea is no fun! Make sure your glass is packed with ice.
Storing and Preserving
- This tea will stay happy for up to 3 days in the fridge. Just keep it covered so it doesn’t soak up any funky fridge smells.
- Freeze it in style! Pour your leftover tea into ice cube trays and freeze for future sips. Instant iced tea ready, whenever you need it.
Questions You May Have
1. Can I use fresh pineapple instead of juice?
Absolutely! Just blend some fresh pineapple with a little water and strain it before adding it to the tea.
2. Can I skip the ginger tea?
Sure, you can just use pineapple juice and ice for a simple pineapple iced tea.
3. What other variations can I try?
Add some mint leaves for a refreshing twist, or try using other fruit juices like mango or strawberry. You can even replace ginger tea bags with ginger syrup for a quick version. But the iced tea will be way sweeter than this recipe due to the added sugar in syrup.
Pineapple Ginger Iced Tea
Course: Drinks1 (16 ounces)
servings1
minute5
minutes50
kcal6
minutesThis vibrant drink blends sweet pineapple with spicy ginger for a refreshing summer treat. ️
Ingredients
ÂĽ cup hot water
Âľ cup pineapple juice
1 cup ice
Directions
- Steep the ginger tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes. Discard the tea bags.
- Pour the pineapple juice into the steeped tea and stir to combine.
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the pineapple ginger tea over the top.
Notes
- Use simmered water for faster cooling.
- Steeper tea for stronger ginger flavor.
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Add honey or syrup for extra sweetness (start with 1 tsp).
- If you don't have ginger tea bags, you can use freshly grated ginger. Just add about 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to the hot water while steeping the tea.
- You can adjust the amount of ginger tea to your liking, or use black tea or green tea instead.