Pineapple is a great accompaniment to grilled dishes, especially for those who may be grilling meat. Pineapple contains the proteolytic enzyme bromelain, which is helpful for the digestion of proteins. While pineapple is great on the grill, or served along side other grilled foods, it is also a great addition to herbal teas. The following tea recipes all include pineapple, making these the perfect beverages to serve with your favorite grilled foods.
This blend combines the digestive enzymes of pineapple with the stomach-soothing qualities of mint, making this tea a wonderful after-dinner drink if you’ve overindulged at a backyard barbecue.
1 part dried pineapple, finely chopped 2 parts dried pineapple mint or spearmint 1/8 to 1/4 part dried lemon peel or dried lemon slices, finely chopped A few rosemary sprigs (optional)
Combine ingredients and store in air tight container. 1 teaspoon of mixture can be added to 1 cup boiling water and steeped 10 minutes. May be served hot or cold.
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Pineapple juice and ginger ale transform this rosemary tea recipe into a refreshing punch, perfect for enjoying at a grill party. As ginger ale has traditionally been used to settle upset stomachs, and rosemary is a remedy for digestive issues, this punch is both a fun and helpful beverage.
2 handfuls of dried rosemary 2 cups water 2 pints ginger ale (organic is recommended) 12 ounces organic pineapple juice
Brew water and rosemary until boiling. Simmer for 5 minutes. Cool, strain, and add pineapple juice. Add ginger ale before serving.
This blend of fresh fruit and chamomile tea provides refreshment and relaxation to any hot summer day. The chamomile tea takes the place of alcoholic beverages to help calm the mind and the nerves, so this sangria can be enjoyed, guilt-free.
14 Chamomile Tea Bags 6 cups cold water 1 cup white seedless grapes, halved 1 cup seedless orange sections 1 cup strawberries, quartered 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 1/2 cups cold pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups cold cranberry juice 1 cup cold orange juice 2 cups cold ginger ale * Organic fruit and juices are preferred.
Pour boiling water over tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags and cool. Place fruit in a large pitcher. Slowly add all liquids and stir. Chill at least 4 hours. May be served over chipped or shaved ice.
This recipe combines antioxidant-rich green tea with fresh-swueezed fruits and ginger. Green apples provide fiber to the mix, while freshly juiced pineapple is thought to help burn fat. The fresh ginger adds another digestive aid to this healthful blend.
1 cup brewed green tea, chilled 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks 2 large green apples, sliced 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger 1 cup mango sorbet or crushed ice
Place the pineapple, apples, and ginger in a juicer. Mix juice with green tea. Add mango sorbet or crushed ice.
As pineapple used internally acts as a digestive aid, externally it can help get rid of dirt and dead skin cells. Pineapple also has anti-inflammatory properties, is a mild astringent, and helps counteract histamines. Olive oil is an excellent source of vitamin E, which also helps the skin’s surface.
4 large pineapple chunks 3 Tablespoons of olive oil
Place pineapple and olive oil in blender and blend until smooth. Mixture may be applied to face with fingertips and left on for 15 minutes before rinsing with warm water.
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