A bright, caffeine-free Costa Rican-inspired tea made with pineapple, ginger, and lemongrass. Serve it warm or chilled over ice, and sweeten lightly to taste.
Author:Sofia
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:6 cups (about 6 servings)
Category:Drinks
Method:Simmer
Cuisine:Costa Rican-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
1 ripe pineapple, peeled and chopped
1-inch fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, lightly crushed
3–4 tablespoons Costa Rican honey (or any high-quality honey)
6 cups water
Ice cubes for serving cold
Optional: Mint sprigs and pineapple slices for garnish
Instructions
Peel and chop a ripe pineapple into chunks, saving any juices.
In a large pot, add water, pineapple, ginger, and lemongrass.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
Strain the tea to remove solids and let it cool slightly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour if serving cold.
Serve over ice with mint or pineapple slices, or enjoy warm straight from the pot.
Notes
For a lighter batch, brew unsweetened and sweeten by the mug.
For the best iced flavor, chill the tea first, then pour over ice.
Storage: refrigerate in a covered pitcher; best within 2–3 days.