Description
A refreshing and natural Costa Rican tea recipe is designed to support weight loss, digestion, and metabolism. Made with a blend of pineapple, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, mint, and lemon verbena, this herbal infusion is perfect for daily wellness routines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (with core)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh turmeric, sliced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5–6 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tsp dried lemon verbena (or 4 fresh leaves)
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or stevia for sweetness
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle boil in a saucepan.
- Add pineapple chunks, ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Turn off heat, add mint and lemon verbena. Cover and steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain tea into a cup or teapot.
- Sweeten lightly with honey or stevia if desired. Serve hot or chilled.
Notes
- Can be served hot or iced.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
- Adjust sweetness sparingly to maintain low calories.
- Ideal for drinking 20–30 minutes before meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 31 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g