Best Pineapple Skin Tea

4.95 from 73 votes

This pineapple skin tea mixes pineapple peel, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon for a tasty drink. Sweetened with honey, it's a perfect health boost!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Caribbean

Diet: Vegetarian

Freezer friendly: 2 Months

Shelf life: 10 Days

Servings: cups

Author: Samira

17 cups water
1 pineapple large, the peel and core
2 oranges any variety
1 lemon
2 Tbsp turmeric grated
3 Tbsp ginger grated
2 sprigs rosemary or thyme, basil, lemon thyme, etc.
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper or fresh black pepper (for absorbing turmeric nutrients)
3 Tbsp honey Optional, can be added in teaspoons when serving the tea; OR maple syrup

Scrub the pineapple thoroughly with a vegetable brush.
Optionally, do a vinegar soak. Fill a large pot with enough water to submerge the pineapple and add 1-2 Tbsp of vinegar (and optionally add 1 Tbsp salt). Soak for 20-30 minutes, then rinse well with clean water.
Pat the rinsed pineapple dry and then remove the peel with a sharp paring knife. You can also use the pineapple core.
Juice the lemon and oranges.

Pour the water into a large pot. Add the pineapple skin, grated ginger and turmeric, lemon and orange juice, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer for about 1 hour—the longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will become.
Let the tea cool slightly, then sieve it and transfer it to clean glass bottles.
The tea is ready to drink immediately or store for later. Optionally, add a little sweetener now or just before serving. Serve warm or cold.

To store: The pineapple skin tea can be stored in airtight glass containers in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

To freeze: The tea can also be frozen into ice cubes to add to drinks or thawed and consumed. Keep it in the freezer for 1-2 months.

Check the blog post for more tips and serving suggestions!