Costa Rican Tea for Weight Loss
A Costa Rican–inspired herbal tea using pineapple core, ginger, and lemongrass. Light, refreshing, and ready hot or iced. No added sugar, with options for hibiscus‑mint and a chan or chia gel add‑in.
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple core chopped
- 1½ inch fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass bases crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 tbsp mint optional
- 1 thin slice turmeric ¼ tsp ground
- 1 hibiscus optional for iced version
- 6 cups water
- Lemon or lime wedges to finish
- Chan or chia gel optional, 1–2 tsp per glass
- Sweetener optional and minimal if needed
Instructions
- Add water, pineapple core, ginger, lemongrass, and cinnamon to a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Add mint, turmeric, and hibiscus if using. Cover and steep 5–10 minutes.
- Strain into a jug. Add lemon or lime to taste.
- Serve hot, or chill and pour over ice. For texture, stir 1–2 tsp soaked chan or chia gel into each glass.
Notes
Keep it sugar‑free for a weight‑loss friendly drink.
For a stronger concentrate, simmer 5 minutes longer and dilute 1:1 with water when serving cold.
Use pineapple core to reduce waste; avoid over‑ripe flesh which can make the drink too sweet.
For a stronger concentrate, simmer 5 minutes longer and dilute 1:1 with water when serving cold.
Use pineapple core to reduce waste; avoid over‑ripe flesh which can make the drink too sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 231IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
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