I love, love, love fresh pineapples! I hate, hate, hate all the waste that comes from cutting up a fresh pineapple. I’ve always wondered if there was something that you could use all the scraps for, other than adding them to my compost pile. After some research I found out that you can use all those scraps to make pineapple tea. Pineapple tea is easy to make, it has all the delicious favor of fresh pineapples, it’s low in calories, and it has numerous health benefits.
Not sure how to tackle cutting up a fresh pineapple? Check out a previous post I wrote that provides you with easy to follow step by step instructions; Cooking 101: How To Cut Up A Fresh Pineapple. Not only is it easy to do, but you will be able to enjoy a fresh pineapple fruit salad, and now you have this delicious Pineapple Tea to make with all those scraps.
Drinking pineapple tea is an excellent way to eliminate excess water in your body and it’s been shown to help with weight loss by improving your metabolism. Pineapple tea has been shown to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, slow premature aging, and lower your risk of developing chronic diseases.
Pineapples contain the active ingredient Bromelain which has been shown to reduce inflammation and is often prescribed to those suffering from arthritis. It’s packed with Vitamin C and various other antioxidants. Pineapples are a pretty darn amazing fruit and all these benefits can be found in the skin of the pineapple too! Not only will you reap all the health benefits, but pineapple tea is low in calories compared to drinking pineapple juice.
To make pineapple tea, place pineapple skin scraps, and the core in a large sauce pan.
Add enough water to the pan to completely cover the pineapple scraps.
Cover and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow the tea to come to room temperature.
Once the tea comes to room temperature, strain the tea.
Cover tea and refrigerate.
Serve tea chilled over ice for a refreshing, healthy libation. We find the tea is naturally sweet and doesn’t need any added sweetener. If you prefer your tea on the sweeter side, add a touch of honey.
This pitcher of tea disappeared in only two days. I was lucky enough to enjoy a glass but my teenager discovered it and it vanished! When I went back for another glass, all that was left was an empty pitcher in the fridge. Give this recipe a try, I think you will love it! We sure do!!! Healthy, naturally sweet, low in calories, refreshing, and delicious. This is a beverage you can feel good about drinking.
Pineapple Tea
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple
- water
- 1 tsp honey, optional
Instructions
- Remove skin from pineapple.
- Place skin and core into a large sauce pan.
- Add enough water to completely cover skins and core.
- Cover pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow tea to come to room temperature.
- Strain tea, discard skins and core.
- Refrigerate tea, covered.
- Serve tea chilled over ice.
- Add a teaspoon of honey for added sweetness, optional.
- Enjoy!
Did You Make This?
Be sure to snap a pic and tag it @naturewayblog — I love, love, love seeing your creations! Don’t forget to comment and leave a review below, and tag me on INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK, or TWITTER!
May I ask a small favor? If you enjoyed this blogpost would you be so kind and like the page? It lets me know what you are enjoying the most. It also helps me focus my attention on creating content that will be most meaningful and beneficial for you, my readers. And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you never miss out on all the latest that’s happening here at Nature Way. Thank you!
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28
Remember…Jesus ❤️’s you!