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Home > Brazilian Recipes > Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (Chá de Abacaxi com Hortelã)

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (Chá de Abacaxi com Hortelã)

May 26, 2013 by Denise Browning 29 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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Lately I have been trying to cool off the warm late spring days by drinking lots of water and healthy iced beverages. One of my definite favorites is Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea. Living in the southern US, iced tea appears on every single restaurant menu– an absolute must.… and I’ve got my own version, inspired by a traditional combination of  flavors which is very popular in my home country, Brazil: pineapple and mint!!!

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea

This flavor is widely commercialized in teas there. Since it is not so easy to find in prepared boxed teas here, I took matters into my own hands and came up with my own recipe, which can be enjoyed either hot or iced, depending upon the weather and/or  personal preferences.

This recipe is quite simple and very economical, since it is made mostly using pineapple peels. The pulp can be used to make such treats as Pineapple-Mint Popsicles, Tropical Salad , Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie, and Brazilian-Style Fruit Salad. This tea contains antioxidants and aids the digestive process.

All that you will need is to do is basically to boil a couple of pineapple slices, their peels, a few fresh mint leaves, and one cinnamon stick. It can be sweetened either with sugar or sugar substitute. How easy is that?!

I hope you make and enjoy this ultimate summer beverage!!!

xx

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea

Yield: About 2 quarts (Almost 2 liters)

Segment: Brazilian cuisine

Homemade Pineapple-Mint Iced Tea (made from pineapple peels)

Ingredients:

Peels of one pineapple, washed
2 slices of pineapple, cut into chunks
2 quarts/liters of water
1 cinnamon stick
8 fresh mint leaves
Sugar, honey, or sugar substitute to taste

Directions:

1. Place both the pineapple peels and chunks, water, and cinnamon stick  in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let cook for about 25-30 minutes.

Boiling tea ingredients...

2. Then, turn off the heat and add the mint leaves. Cover and let sit for approximately 15-20 minutes. Strain the mixture. Discard everything except the pineapple chunks and boiled liquid!

Boiled mixture is about to be strained...

3. In a blender, blend the pineapple chunks with 1 cup of the boiled, strained liquid. Strain and stir it into the remaining boiled, strained liquid. Sweeten with sugar, honey, or sugar substitute to taste. Let cool down and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Add ice and serve.

Blended and strained liquid

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  1. The Café Sucre Farine

    May 26, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Denise, this looks so good! I’ve never thought of this combination but I’m so glad you did! I buy a pineapple almost every week and always throw out the peel. What a great, delicious way to use the whole pineapple, love it!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 27, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks, Chris! So here it is a good way to use pineapple peels…

      Reply
  2. Raymund

    May 27, 2013 at 2:24 am

    That looks live a very refreshing tea

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 27, 2013 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks, Raymund! It is very refreshing indeed…and economical too!!!

      Reply
  3. Irina @ wandercrush

    May 27, 2013 at 7:08 pm

    BAH this sounds like the perfect summer drink!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 27, 2013 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks, Irina! Even my 5 year old became a fan of it…

      Reply
  4. Deb

    May 27, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    The combination of pineapple and mint with a hint of cinnamon sounds so refreshing! A splendid summer refreshment!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 27, 2013 at 8:40 pm

      Thank you, Deb!This is a summer fav at my house.

      Reply
  5. Liz

    May 27, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    I’m a hot tea kind of gal, but iced tea with pineapple could sway me to the chilled side! Beautiful, Denise!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 27, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      Liz: The good thing about this tea is that can be drunk either warm or chilled depending on personal preferences.

      Reply
  6. Mi Vida en un Dulce

    May 27, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Ummm…cha de hortela was one of my favorities Brazilian drinks, I found it so fresh…!!!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 28, 2013 at 6:49 am

      Nydia: Now you can make by yourself without having to buy in a prepacked box. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Abbe@This is How I Cook

    May 28, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Great idea, Denise. Now I know what to do with all those leftover pineapple rinds!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 28, 2013 at 11:44 am

      Abbe:
      We can take advantage from the entire fruit, even its peels.

      Reply
  8. Lail | With A Spin

    May 28, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    This tea looks ever so refreshing, Denise.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 30, 2013 at 10:30 am

      It is, Lail! Try and will be hooked like we are…

      Reply
  9. Juliana

    May 29, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Denise, this pineapple juice with mint looks perfect for the warm weather that is sure getting here…I love the cinnamon touch.
    Hope you are having a great week my dear 🙂

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 30, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Thanks, Juliana! Uma boa semana pra você também.

      Reply
  10. Kate@Diethood

    May 30, 2013 at 9:07 am

    I LOOOOVE this drink!! Mint, pineapple, tea… all of these words are making me oh so freakin’ happy!! It means summer is here! 😀
    Beautiful beverage… I need to meet with it!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      May 30, 2013 at 9:45 am

      Thanks, Kate! I hope you have the opportunity to try it. Even my five-year-old became a fan of it. It’s pretty refreshing.

      Reply
  11. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    May 30, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Mmmm….. so refreshing for summer!

    Reply
  12. Nami | Just One Cookbook

    June 5, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    I thought cooking the peel part was interesting! Very refreshing, delicious iced tea!

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      June 5, 2013 at 8:21 pm

      It is refreshing and economical, Nami! I’ll never waste pineapple peels anymore because I’ll be using them to make this tea.

      Reply
  13. Ben

    October 8, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    i cant wait to try and make it!!!!!:)

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      October 8, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      Enjoy, Ben! This is a very refreshing beverage.

      Reply
  14. lali

    November 1, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    In central America we make this drink a lot. Food vendors on the streets sell it and it always sells out 🙂 We use the pineapple skin with spices. We do not use the mint leaves. Sooo good and refreshing…

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      November 1, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks, Lali, for stopping by! Welcome to FBTY!!! In Brazil, we make it with mint. It’s quite refreshing indeed!

      Reply
  15. Isabella

    April 6, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Essa receita é ótima ! muito boa mesmo ! Adorei ! Muito obrigada por compartilhar sempre conteúdo de qualidade conosco !

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      April 6, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Isabella, obrigada! O prazer é meu. Fico feliz que você gostou… No calorzão do verão, é melhor ainda…

      Reply

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