Indulge in the tropical delight of pineapple tea, a refreshing beverage that captures the vibrant flavors of pineapple and blends them with a symphony of spices. Originating from the Caribbean, this tantalizing concoction has captivated taste buds for centuries. Popular variations of pineapple tea include the classic pineapple black tea, a harmonious blend of black tea leaves infused with pineapple chunks and spices like cinnamon and cloves. For a caffeine-free alternative, pineapple herbal tea offers a medley of herbs, fruits, and spices, such as hibiscus, lemongrass, and ginger, creating a caffeine-free yet flavorful experience. Pineapple green tea, with its delicate flavor and high antioxidant content, provides a refreshing and healthful option. Discover the versatility of pineapple tea through these delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on this tropical treasure.
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PINEAPPLE SPREAD FOR TEA SANDWICHES
This is a requirement at an Southern tea, shower or bridal luncheon. You can top almost any type of bread with this, but Hawaiian bread or a 7 grain is really good. Slice the sandwiches into small triangles to serve.
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine cream cheese and pineapple, beating until well mixed and fluffy.
- If this is too stiff to spread, add the milk, a little at a time, until mixture is of spreading consistency.
PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
We have a large family, so we go through beverages quickly at our house. This thirst-quenching tea is simple to mix together and has a sparkling citrus flavor we all enjoy. -K. Kitell, Lenexa, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 3-5 minutes according to taste. Discard tea bags. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Transfer to a pitcher; cool slightly. Stir in fruit juices., Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Serve over ice. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PINEAPPLE-CREAM CHEESE TEA SANDWICHES
A great tea party needs two things: great friends and great food. These little sammies are so nice to serve. I love using my little silver multi-layer dishes to display everything I'm serving. These are pretty along side other tea sandwiches. Mighty tasty too!
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 40 quarter sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the butter with cinnamon or nutmeg and spread the mixture over 1 side of each slice of bread.
- In a small bowl, cream the cream cheese, if necessary, and stir in the pineapple and nuts.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over 10 slices of bread and top with the other 10 slices.
- Remove the crusts and cut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.8, Sodium 138.9, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.8
HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
Make and share this Hawaiian Pineapple Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Artandkitchen
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tea bags and bring to boil.
- Add 2 cups of boiling water.
- Add fresh mint leaves.
- After 10 minutes remove tea bags and mint leaves.
- Add sugar or sweetener.
- If you use fresh pineapple: Blend with the food processor the pineapple together with the iced water. If you prefer a clear drink, filter this juice. Add to the tea.
- If you use pineapple juice: Simply add pineapple juice and water to the tea.
- Add lemon juice, stir well and refrigerate.
- Serve it cold.
LEMONY PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
I like to garnish this iced tea with some of our sweet Hawaiian pineapple. -Beverly Toomey, Honolulu, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a stockpot, bring water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; steep, covered, 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Add mint; steep 5 minutes. Discard mint. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar., Transfer to pitchers or a large covered container. Refrigerate, covered, until cold. If desired, serve with ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
PINEAPPLE-ORANGE SPICED TEA
The sweet aroma of this tea wafting from a slow cooker warms the dreariest day. My daughter served it for a holiday open house, and coffee drinkers were instantly converted. I bring it to the office to spice up our break room beverage selections. -Carole J. Drennan, Abilene, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h15m
Yield 12 servings (3 qt.).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine boiling water and tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, place cinnamon sticks, ginger and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Discard tea bags. Stir in remaining ingredients; add spice bag. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 2-3 hours. Discard spice bag. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with pomegranate seeds and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
RICE PUDDING WITH GREEN TEA APPLE SORBET AND CHILI PINEAPPLE
Steps:
- In a saucepan, heat the cream to a boil and add the rice, sugar, orange zest, cardamom pods, and vanilla bean. Stir rice mixture until it becomes thick and creamy. Cook for approximately 15 minutes.
- To make the chili pineapple, melt the sugar in a saute pan and caramelize. Add the pineapple slices and cook for approximately 3 minutes. Add the butter and the chili powder and cook an additional minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
- Combine the green tea and sugar in a saucepan and heat the mixture to dissolve the sugar completely in order to make a syrup. Add the apple puree and allow the syrup to cool completely. Add the egg white and process the sorbet in an ice cream machine. Store in freezer until ready to use.
- To make the tuilles, whip together the egg whites, egg, confectioners' sugar, and bread flour until they are blended well and smooth. Fold in the orange and lemon zest and allow the batter to rest overnight in the refrigerator. Spread the batter onto a greased and floured pan into half dollar sizes and bake for a couple of minutes until edges just begin to turn brown. Immediately remove from oven and allow to cool flat.
- To serve, spoon rice pudding on plate and top with chili pineapple slices. Using 2 tuilles, create a sandwich with a sorbet scoop between the tuilles. Place on plate and serve.
PINEAPPLE TEA COOKIES
This is similar to another recipe on here (Spring Lime Tea Cookies from Christina Pierson) only I've switched things up a bit swapping lime out for canned pineapple.
Provided by originalpoppyseed
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine milk and 2 teaspoons pineapple juice in a bowl and let stand.
- Mix 3/4 cup sugar and butter together in a large bowl. Mix in egg and stir in pineapple juice-milk mixture. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir in 2 teaspoons crushed pineapple. Drop batter by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are light brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While cookies are baking, make glaze by mixing remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon crushed pineapple together in a bowl. Brush or spoon onto cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 24.3 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
PINEAPPLE TEA
Make this fruit-flavored tea from scratch instead of paying extra for premixed flavored iced tea drinks.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix juice concentrate, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in tea. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg
HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
Make and share this Hawaiian Pineapple Iced Tea recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brenda.
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir first 3 ingredients together, add splenda to taste if desired, and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Garnish with lemon slices, diced pineapple chunks on skewers, and or diced kiwi.
CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
REFRESHING! A pretty beverage full of flavor! A good blend of flavors and easy to make a pitcher full by doubling recipe. Great for serving guests. I usually buy the small individual 6 ounce cans of pineapple.
Provided by Seasoned Cook
Categories Punch Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare tea by letting tea bag steep in boiling water.
- Miix prepared tea with pineapple and cranberry juices.
- Add optional sugar or splenda, if using.
- Pour over ice cubes and enjoy!
PINEAPPLE TEA RINGS
Topped with icing, cherries and nuts, this pineapple-filled treat is sure to get attention on a holiday table. And the flavor won't disappoint!-Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 rings (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 4-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the pineapple, sugar and cornstarch. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until thickened. Stir in raisins; cool., Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Roll one portion into a 20x12-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Spread with 1 cup filling to within 1-in. of edges. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring., With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly, alternating strips towards the inside and outside of the ring. Twist to allow filling to show., Repeat with remaining dough, melted butter and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool., Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over tea rings. Decorate with cherries and nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPICED PINEAPPLE ICED TEA
Steps:
- Combine the pineapple skin and core, allspice berries, star anise, cinnamon and 6 cups water in a 4-quart saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags; let the tea bags steep for at least 20 minutes and up to 6 hours. Strain the pineapple tea and cool completely. Serve over ice with pineapple wedges.
PINEAPPLE NUT TEA SANDWICHES
Make and share this Pineapple Nut Tea Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Provided by True Texas
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Have cheese at room temperature.
- Combine cheese, sugar and mayonnaise and mix well with mixer.
- Mix in rest of ingredients by hand.
- Place in refrigerator awhile until firm. Spread on bread of your choice.
- Cut off crusts; and cut bread into shapes of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 0.8
PINEAPPLE SWEET TEA
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories beverage
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Drain the pineapple chunks and reserve the juice. Place the pineapple chunks in 2 silicone ice cube trays and fill the trays with cold water (it's ok if the pineapple floats up). Freeze overnight.
- Pour 2 cups boiling water over the tea bags in a heat-safe measuring cup and let the tea stand for 10 minutes. Into a large pitcher, add the reserved pineapple juice, sugar and 1 cup cold water. Stir to mix slightly. Remove the tea bags from the tea mixture. Pour the hot tea into the sugar mixture and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add 8 cups water to the pitcher and refrigerate until serving.
- When ready to serve, drop the pineapple ice cubes into the tea
PINEAPPLE SWEET TEA
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Drain the pineapple chunks and reserve the juice. Place the pineapple chunks in 2 silicone ice cube trays and fill the trays with cold water (it's ok if the pineapple floats up). Freeze overnight.Pour 2 cups boiling water over the tea bags in a heat-safe measuring cup and let the tea stand for 10 minutes. Into a large pitcher, add the reserved pineapple juice, sugar and 1 cup cold water. Stir to mix slightly. Remove the tea bags from the tea mixture. Pour the hot tea into the sugar mixture and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Add 8 cups water to the pitcher and refrigerate until serving.When ready to serve, drop the pineapple ice cubes into the teaSource: foodnetwork.comRecipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises.
Nutrition Facts : Calories per serving 45
PINEAPPLE TEA
Make this fruit-flavored tea from scratch instead of paying extra for premixed flavored iced tea drinks.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix juice concentrate, lemon juice and sugar in large pitcher until sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in tea. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg
Tips:
- Use ripe pineapple: The riper the pineapple, the sweeter and more flavorful your tea will be.
- Choose a good quality tea: The type of tea you use will also affect the flavor of your tea. For a refreshing and light tea, use green tea or white tea. For a more robust and flavorful tea, use black tea or oolong tea.
- Sweeten to taste: Add honey, sugar, or another sweetener to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice for a bit of tartness.
- Experiment with different flavors: Try adding other fruits, herbs, or spices to your tea for a unique flavor. Some popular additions include ginger, mint, lemongrass, and cinnamon.
- Enjoy your tea hot or cold: Pineapple tea can be enjoyed hot or cold. For a refreshing iced tea, simply brew your tea as directed and let it cool completely before serving over ice.
Conclusion:
Pineapple tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed hot or cold. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it can also help to boost your immune system. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a pineapple tea recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and healthy drink, give pineapple tea a try. Your body will thank you!
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