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Pineapple Iced Tea

Tropical Pineapple Iced Tea: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Enjoy a refreshing Tropical Pineapple Iced Tea, a delightful escape for summer afternoons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water The essential base for steeping tea.
  • 4-6 bags Black Tea Substitute with green tea if desired.
For Sweetness
  • ¼ to ½ cup Honey or Sugar You can consider agave syrup or stevia.
For the Tropical Flavor
  • 1 to 2 cups Pineapple Juice Freshly squeezed juice is best.
  • Ice Cubes Opt for frozen pineapple cubes for extra flavor.
  • Fresh Pineapple Chunks Optional garnish.
For the Finishing Touch
  • Mint Sprig Optional garnish for aroma.

Equipment

  • kettle
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Tall glasses

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pineapple Iced Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle until it reaches about 200°F (93°C). Allow to rest for 30 seconds.
  2. Add 4-6 black tea bags or 4 tablespoons of loose black tea to the hot water. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the tea bags or strain the loose tea, then stir in ¼ to ½ cup of honey or sugar while warm until dissolved.
  4. Allow sweetened tea to cool to room temperature for 15-20 minutes or shake in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  5. Mix in 1 to 2 cups of pineapple juice, adjusting sweetness as needed.
  6. Fill tall, chilled glasses with ice cubes and pour the sweetened tea mixture over the ice.
  7. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks and a sprig of mint before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 17gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the freshest taste, use cold-pressed or homemade pineapple juice. Pre-chill glasses for the best experience.

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