Description
Pineapple mint glow green tea brings together refreshing mint, tropical pineapple, and antioxidant-rich green tea for the ultimate summer sipper. This homemade iced tea features a subtly sweet mint simple syrup that balances perfectly with tangy pineapple juice.
Ingredients
8 green tea bags (caffeinated or decaf)
8 cups water, for brewing tea
1 cup water, for simple syrup
¾ cup sugar
10-12 fresh mint leaves
1½ cups pineapple juice
Ice for serving
Instructions
1. Bring 8 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
2. Remove from heat and add tea bags immediately.
3. Let tea steep for 5-6 minutes, then remove tea bags and set aside.
4. Combine 1 cup water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan.
5. Bring mint mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
6. Let mint simple syrup simmer gently for 1-2 minutes.
7. Pour hot mint syrup directly into brewed green tea, mint leaves and all.
8. Add pineapple juice and stir everything together until well combined.
9. Transfer to a large pitcher and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours.
10. Stir well before serving over fresh ice.
Notes
Tea steeping: Don’t steep green tea longer than 6 minutes or it becomes bitter.
Keep mint leaves in: They continue infusing flavor as the tea chills.
Adjust sweetness: Different pineapple juices have different sweetness levels. Taste and adjust.
Fresh mint only: Dried mint won’t give you the bright flavor you need.
Chill completely: This tea tastes significantly better ice-cold.
Adult version: Add 1 shot coconut rum per 6-8 oz of tea for a tropical cocktail.
Make popsicles: Pour into freeze pop sleeves for a frozen treat.
Storage: Keeps up to 5 days in refrigerator. Stir before serving as syrup settles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American