Fresh Pineapple Iced Tea (Print version)
Bright homemade pineapple iced tea made with real pineapple, brewed black tea, lemon, and fresh mint.
# Ingredients:
For the tea
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4 cups (960 ml) water, just boiled
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4 black tea bags
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, plus more to taste
For the pineapple mix
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3 cups (450 g) fresh pineapple chunks, plus wedges for serving
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 cups (480 ml) cold water
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Fresh mint sprigs, for serving
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Ice, for serving
# Instructions:
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Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour in 4 cups just-boiled water and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags without squeezing them hard.
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Stir the sugar into the hot tea until dissolved. Let the tea cool for 15 minutes, until warm but no longer steaming.
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Add the pineapple chunks, lemon juice, and 1 cup of the cooled tea to a blender. Blend until very smooth.
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Pour the pineapple mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher. Press lightly with a spoon to extract the juice, then discard the dry pulp.
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Stir in the remaining brewed tea and 2 cups cold water. Taste and add more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with fresh mint and pineapple wedges.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 6 cups, enough for six small glasses.
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for the cleanest flavor.
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Stir before pouring because natural pineapple juice may settle.