I first tasted this tea in a popular Italian restaurant in my college hometown of Kailua. I have been craving it ever since, and have experimented with a few proportions. Add more tea leaves for a stronger tea, but do not steep longer or the tea will end up tasting bitter. (If it does, add a pinch of baking soda.) Always make something to your liking! This is also great to serve at showers.
Ingredients
- 1 quart barely boiling hot water
- 4 orange pekoe tea bags
- 1 quart ice cold water
- 1 (16 ounce) can pineapple juice
- ½ cup simple syrup
- 1 fresh pineapple – peeled, cored, and cut into spears
Directions
Step 1
Pour the barely boiling hot water into a large pitcher, and add the tea bags. Steep the tea, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the tea bags and pour in the ice water. Pour in the pineapple juice. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 1/2 hours.
Step 2
Pour the tea over ice, garnish with pineapple spears, and serve.
Cook’s Note:
It’s easy to make your own versatile sweetener for ice tea and other drinks with this recipe for Simple Syrup.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 152 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat0g | 0% |
Sodium10mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate39g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 9% |
Total Sugars23g | |
Protein1g | |
Vitamin C87mg | 437% |
Calcium37mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium277mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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