A refreshing drink, my Pineapple Iced Tea is easy to prepare, and an ideal drink for a warm day or when you’re after a tasty non-alcoholic beverage! Make a pitcher today!
Why we love this recipe:
This Pineapple Iced Tea is incredibly quick and easy to make. Throughout the summer I like to keep a pitcher of this crisp and cool drink in my refrigerator; it is refreshing and satisfying, the ideal drink to quench a thirst on a hot summer’s day.
But it’s not just in summer that I like to serve this drink. If the weather is dull and gloomy a glass of this Pineapple Iced Tea immediately boosts spirits as it evokes a tropical atmosphere.
Also, in cooler weather a lot of people have difficulty adequately hydrating themselves. Plain water is simply not appealing so this drink is helpful in this regard.
There are many occasions when you can serve this sweet tea. This recipe is family friendly so you can serve it to your children and their friends, take on a picnic, or to a potluck. As well, if you’re hosting a party a good host will always have a non-alcoholic drink to serve.
Ingredients in this recipe:
Green tea bags – we love the floral taste of green tea in this recipe. It works well with the sweetness of the pineapple juice.
Water – use filtered/un-chlorinated water for the best taste.
Pineapple Juice – make sure to use 100% juice and not from a concentrate.
Sugar – use either regular or caster/superfine sugar.
Ice – the drink is delicious served over ice.
Step by Step instructions:
This Pineapple Iced Tea is super easy to prepare! I like to gather all of my ingredients first.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Pour the sugar in the water and stir until dissolved.
Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Leave them to steep for about 8-10 minutes. - Remove the tea bags, squeezing them free of the excess water. Stir in the pineapple juice.
- Place in a pitcher and chill.
- Add ice and enjoy!
Tips for Success and FAQs:
This simple recipe can be adapted in a few different ways – read on below for tips for success.
For best results, we recommend making this Pineapple Iced Tea the day you serve it. It will, however, last for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Yes, you could use Stevia or Swerve. Add the sweetener to suit your desired sweetness.
Yes, you could use black tea, white tea or even experiment with herbal flavours.
Other fruit juices will work also very well. You could, for example, use orange or pomegranate. Choose fresh juices or all-natural juices, and not a concentrate.
The bitterness comes from tannins. In general, the longer the tea is brewed the more tannins will be released. Also, it is important to start with good quality tea. Poor quality tea is more likely to be bitter.
Other great recipes for you to try:
The Pineapple Iced Tea is the perfect drink to enjoy on a warm day. Celebrate with friends or family, and enjoy some of our other favourite warm weather recipes:
- Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
- Quinoa Tabouli
- Greek Style Chicken and Salsa
- Pea and Mint Dip
- Quick and Easy Lemon Ice Cream
- Key Lime Pie
- Fresh Pineapple Crisp
This Pineapple Iced Tea is a refreshing drink which I am sure you will love. Let me know in the comments below when you have given it a try!
Alex xx
Pineapple Iced Tea
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water See Note 1
- 10 green tea bags See Note 2
- 1 cup pineapple juice See Note 3
- ½ cup sugar (or to taste) See Note 4
- ice, to serve
Instructions
- In a pot/saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Pour the sugar in the water, and stir until dissolved.
- Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Leave them to steep for about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the pineapple juice.
- Place into a pitcher, and allow to cool slightly at room temperature before refrigerating.
- When serving, add ice and enjoy!
Notes
- It is essential to use filtered/un-chlorinated water – this will give you the best taste.
- We have used green tea bags in this recipe, but you can certainly experiment with other kinds of tea.
- Be sure to use fresh pineapple juice, and not concentrate. If you would like to make your own pineapple juice, use a juicer and juice half of a large pineapple. This makes about a cup of juice, maybe a touch more.
- To make this keto-friendly, change the sugar to a granulated sugar substitute such as Swerve.
If you prefer a sweeter or less sweet drink, add a little less/more sugar. - The serving size and nutritional information is based on an approximate one cup serve per person. This recipe makes approximately five cups of iced tea.
Nutrition Estimate:
Nutritional Disclaimer:
The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.
Christie
This sounds soooo refreshing and delicious Alex! I love pineapple so much especially in a beverage!
Alexandra
Thank you Christie, this lovely drink is deliciously refreshing. I often keep a pitcher in the fridge. 🙂
Caitlyn Erhardt
This looks so refreshing and perfect for summer! Can’t wait to have a glass of this in hand and kick my feet up this weeked!
Alexandra
That sounds like a great plan Caitlyn. Have a good weekend! 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
I love iced tea on a hot day and this pineapple ice tea sounds delicious. I like the idea of serving this at a party. I think it would be an unexpected treat.
Alexandra
Thank you for the lovely comments Kathy. On a hot day, this is a delicious, refreshing drink. So Good! 🙂
Never Ending Journeys
What a terrific iced tea recipe! I love pineapple, so I’d definitely love to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Alexandra
I am so pleased that you will try the Iced Tea; I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Such a refreshing beverage Alex and so perfect for summer! Can’t wait to whip up a batch here at the beach!
Alexandra
Mary Ann, that sounds perfect – Iced Tea at the beach! Enjoy!! 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
I love that you used green tea here! It pairs so beautifully with tropical flavors. This sounds so refreshing!
Alexandra
Hi Kelsie, I agree, the green tea complements the pineapple perfectly. It is a beautifully refreshing drink. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
I can’t wait to try this one, Alex! It looks sooo refreshing! Pineapple is always so good, with that bit of tartness. I’m sure it’s terrific with green tea!
Alexandra
Katherine, it is a very refreshing drink. As you say, that slight tartness in the pineapple means that the drink is not too sweet and it combines well with the health-benefiting green tea. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Nart at Cooking with Nart
This drink looks so refreshing and sounds super easy to make. I have all the ingredient needed so I’ll be making it tomorrow afternoon!
Alexandra
Hi Nart, I am delighted to hear that you will make this lovely Pineapple Iced Tea. It is soooo refreshing! 🙂
Rhonda Albom
I love flavoured ice teas, and I am a big fan of pineapple in the summer. I can’t wait to have glass.
Alexandra
It’s a very refreshing drink Rhonda; I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
Erica Schwarz
This iced tea is so light and refreshed – loved it!
Alexandra
Hi Erica, I am so pleased that you like the Pineapple Iced Tea. It is a favourite of mine also; so deliciously refreshing! 🙂
Adrianne
This tea looks refreshing and thirst quenching also. So simple with green tea. I can’t wait to give it a go, love a good non alcoholic drink, cheers!
Alexandra
Hi Adrianne, it’s always good to have a great tasting, non-alcoholic drink and this one is very good. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
Dannii
I love a refreshing iced tea in the summer and this is such a great twist on it.
Alexandra
Hi Dannii, this refreshing drink is a favourite of mine; just perfect for warm summer’s days. 🙂
Tandy | Lavender and Lime
I find pineapple so sweet already I would omit the sugar all together.
Alexandra
Fair enough, Tandy 🙂 Definitely need to make sure the tea is to your taste 🙂
Lizet Bowen
My boys are into flavored tea lately. We’ll be trying this pineapple one next week. Can’t wait!
Alexandra
That’s great to hear Lizet, please let me know how your boys enjoy the Iced Tea. 🙂
Jamie
This was so refreshing and thirst quenching for the summer! I loved the flavor of the fresh pineapple juice. It paired so nicely with the green tea! I’m having another glass right now!
Alexandra
Jamie, I’m delighted to hear that you are enjoying the Pineapple Iced Tea. Thank you so much for letting me know. 🙂
Karem
I had some of this on the back porch today- what a sweet, simple way to enjoy summer! Thank you for sharing.
Alexandra
Hi Karen, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Iced Tea, thank you for taking the time to let me know. 🙂