Pineapple Skin Tea
Transform pineapple skins into a refreshing, honey sweetened iced tea that's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients and health benefits.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 skins from a pineapple
- ½ cup honey - raw and local
- ½ cup orange juice
- 4 bags black tea
- 7 cups water
- orange slices - optional garnish
- fresh mint - optional garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- To a large pot, add pineapple skins, raw honey, orange juice, and 4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil.NOTE: The pineapple skins should be just barely covered with water.
- Once it begins boiling reduce the heat to a simmer, allow it to break down the pineapple skins for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add the black tea bags, and steep for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the black tea bags. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a large pitcher.NOTE: Press the pineapple skins into the side of the strainer or hand-squeeze the skins to release all the pineapple juices.
- Add 3 cups of water and stir together until everything is well combined. Pour into glasses with ice and serve.
RECIPE NOTES
Storing Information:
- Refrigerated, in an airtight and glass drink container, for up to 5 days. It will become bitter overtime and tastes best on or before day 3.
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