Pineapple Tea Recipe
A refreshing spiced tea, made from repurposed pineapple peels and scraps, can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
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Instructions
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Cut off and reserve the pineapple's base, top, peels, and core; separately cut the remaining fruit flesh.
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Combine the reserved pineapple base, top, peels, core, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon stick, and cloves in a large pot. Add 8 cups of water.
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Blend ginger with 1 cup of water until thick, then add to the pot, rinsing the blender with an additional 1 cup of water.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Reduce heat to a simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, pressing on the skins halfway through to release additional flavor.
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Turn off heat, allow to cool completely, then strain and discard solids.
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Decant the liquid into bottles and refrigerate; serve hot or cold as desired.