Tea and Pineapple Juice: A Warm or Iced Recipe

Combine brewed tea with pineapple juice for a sweet-tart drink served warm or over ice. This recipe uses Left Coast Tropic, an Assam-and-green-tea blend with coconut and pineapple sage.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon Left Coast Tropic, adjusted to taste
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar, optional and adjusted to taste
• Ice, for the chilled version
• Washed pineapple wedge or culinary mint, optional garnish
• A food-use cinnamon stick, optional for the warm version

Check the tea's current ingredients before preparing it. Left Coast Tropic contains coconut and tea leaves; do not treat this drink as caffeine-free.

Five preparation steps

1. Brew the tea. Heat the 1 cup water to 185°F. Steep the Left Coast Tropic for 4–5 minutes, then strain out the leaves. If using another tea, follow that product's quantity, temperature, and steeping directions instead.

2. Sweeten if desired. Stir in 1–2 teaspoons honey or sugar while the tea is warm. Adjust to taste, keeping in mind that pineapple juice also contributes sweetness.

3. Choose warm or chilled. For the warm version, continue with freshly brewed tea. For the iced version, cool promptly using suitable containers and refrigerate until chilled.

4. Add the juice. Combine the brewed tea with 1/2 cup pineapple juice and stir. For a warmer drink, gently warm the juice separately before mixing. Use drinkware suitable for the serving temperature.

5. Garnish and serve. For the chilled version, pour over ice and add a washed pineapple wedge or culinary mint if desired. For the warm version, omit ice and optionally add a food-use cinnamon stick.

Customization ideas

Try a different tea, following its own brewing guidance. A splash of coconut water or ginger syrup can change the flavor; add gradually and taste before adding more.

For a sparkling version, use chilled tea and juice, then add a splash of chilled sparkling water just before serving. Stir gently and do not shake the carbonated mixture in a closed container.

These additions change the original proportions. Ice also dilutes the drink as it melts, so adjust your next batch according to your preferences.

Serving and storage

This recipe has no added alcohol. Serve at a suitable drinking temperature, and keep any remaining prepared drink refrigerated.

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