Homemade Fresh Pineapple Sweet Iced Tea (No Refined Sugar)!

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A simple homemade pineapple sweet iced tea mimics Starbucks’ pineapple black tea infusion but is better. This recipe calls for fresh, ripe pineapple combined with brewed black tea. Instead of white cane sugar, we shall sweeten this tea with monk fruit. Pineapple iced sweet tea is your must-try healthy summer drink and is perfect for every family member! It is vegan, refined sugar-free, and nutritious!

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Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

Fresh Pineapple Sweet Iced Tea (Starbucks Pineapple Black Tea Infusion Copycat)

Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks’ pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! If you like pineapples but struggle with eating them raw, make this iced tea! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

If you are new here, welcome to my little corner on the internet. A little story time: my family and I love homemade Southern recipes, including Southern teas. And I love to make fruit teas during summer! And I make them with real (natural) ripe fruits at home! See my fresh peach sweet tea, Southern strawberry tea, watermelon iced tea, and, of course, this sweet pineapple tea! So so good!!!

Kid-Friendly Pineapple Sweet Iced Tea Is The Drink Of Summer!

Kid-Friendly Pineapple Sweet Iced Tea Is The Drink Of Summer!
Here is our summer drink of choice – fresh pineapple iced tea! It’s so easy to make and naturally sweet, so you can feel good serving it to your kids because there’s no added sugar. You’ll love this wholesome, refreshing, and utterly delicious drink to have on hand on these hot summer days! I have more refreshing summer recipe on my YouTube channel!

Believe it or not, my kids love this fresh iced tea better than my peach iced tea, and that’s saying A LOT because they LOVE my fresh peach iced tea, too. You may have seen some recipes on the internet that make pineapple iced tea using pineapple juice, but I wholeheartedly encourage you to make it with fresh pineapple. It only takes a few minutes longer, and it’s healthier and more delicious, too!

Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

What Is Pineapple Tea Made Of?

My pineapple iced tea is made with fresh pineapples, freshly brewed black tea, and Monk fruit sweetener. Feel free to add a leave of mint to garnish. It’s just that simple and so fresh!

Can You Make Pineapple Tea with Fresh Pineapples?

Yes! And I encourage you to do it with fresh pineapples instead of store-bought pineapple juice. You don’t need all those additives and refined sugars. Follow my instructions using a ripe juicy fresh pineapple, black tea, and Monk fruit! It will taste even better!

Why You Will Love This Nutritious Homemade (Refined Sugar-free) Pineapple Iced Tea:

  • Requires only three ingredients!!! It can’t get any better.
  • Super easy to make; my children can make this!
  • It is wholesome and healthy.
  • It only takes a few minutes longer to make with fresh pineapple rather than canned juice.
  • No refined sugar!
  • It’s so delicious, refreshing, nourishing and addicting. LOL, you will be tempoted to drink it all! 
  • It’s the perfect beverage for all ages at summer gatherings or to keep in your fridge to enjoy along with lunch or dinner any day.
  • Fresh pineapple iced tea is the ideal drink for potluck and picnics!
  • This is a must-try summer drink; honestly, nothing is like it!
Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

Fresh Pineapple Iced Tea Ingredients:

Fresh Pineapple Iced Tea Ingredients include Whole ripe pineapple, Lipton black tea bags, and Monk fruit sweetener.

How to Make Pineapple Iced Tea from Scratch Without Refined Sugar (Step-by-Step):

Once you make this fresh pineapple iced tea from scratch, there is no going back to overprocessed store-bought stuff. These steps will help you make the most refreshing drink of the summer!

  1. Boil Water and Brew Your Tea

    Since you need freshly brewed black tea for this iced tea, start off by adding water to your pan and bringing it to a boil. Steep the teabags for 3-5 minutes in the boiled water, then remove the teabags and discard. Add the hot tea to a big bowl if not in one already.Since you need freshly brewed black tea for this iced tea, start off by adding water to your pan and bringing it to a boil. Steep the teabags for 3-5 minutes in the boiled water, then remove the teabags and discard.

  2. Prep the Pineapple

    First, wash your pineapple very well and pat dry with paper towels. Then, peel the pineapple and dice them up. Cutting into small chunks works, too!First, wash your pineapple very well and pat dry with paper towels. Then, peel the pineapple and dice them up. Cutting into small chunks works, too!

  3. Combine Tea, Pineapple, and Monk Fruit Sweetener

    Gently add your pineapple pieces and monk fruit sweetener to that same bowl with the tea. Use a hand-held potato masher to break down the diced pineapple into the tea, mashing carefully to avoid splashes of the hot liquid. (I typically allow the tea to cool a bit before this step). Hot splashes are real! Please do not blend, process or puree. You don’t want a cloudy/soupy tea!!!Gently add your pineapple pieces and monk fruit sweetener to that same bowl with the tea. Use a hand-held potato masher to break down the diced pineapple into the tea, mashing carefully to avoid splashes of the hot liquid. (I typically allow the tea to cool a bit before this step). Hot splashes are real! Please do not blend, process, or puree. You don't want a cloudy/soupy tea!!!

  4. Strain

    After mashing the pineapple, place a sieve or colander over a big container or bowl to strain. Ensure to extract all the liquid. Feel free to use a cheesecloth if needed.Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

  5. Chill

    Pour this tea into a jug or a container big enough to can contain it, and place it in the refrigerator to cool. Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

  6. Serve

    After cooling and when ready to serve, add some ice into your cup and pour cooled fresh pineapple tea over it. Garnish with fresh mint if you wish, and enjoy!Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

Recipe Notes and Tips!

  • Make sure to use a big, ripe, juicy pineapple!
  • No Monk fruit? You can use white cane sugar (if that’s fine)!
  • I highly suggest not using a blender for this job because it may look like soup, which you don’t want!
  • Mash hard to get all the juice out of the pineapple (it’s an excellent hand workout)
  • It is better to allow the tea to cool a bit before adding the chopped pineapple chucks and Monk fruit to mash. 
  • Watch out as you mash because you can get splashed with water.
  • Ensure that you sieve this very well to get a clear pineapple tea.
  • You can dilute your pineapple tea with water if it is too syrupy or if you think it’s necessary. But this recipe made about 9 cups of pineapple tea. 
  • Only add ice cubes when you are ready to serve!
Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

How to BEST Serve Pineapple Iced Tea?

You can serve this chilled, refreshing, and delicious pineapple iced tea with your summer meals. Here are just a few suggestions:

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How to Store Fresh Pineapple Iced Tea Leftovers:

Pineapple iced tea technically can last in your fridge for up to 10 days. Though I have never kept it that long. Usually, we finish it within 72 hours. My kids love this fruit tea, and it’s their favorite out of all the fruit teas I make, so it’s usually gone within a couple of days. I assure you that you will likely drink it all up in no time as we did.

    Variations and Substitutions

    • If you can’t find a whole fresh pineapple, check your produce section for freshly cut chunks of pineapple. Do not use canned pineapple or store-bought pineapple juice though!
    • Feel free to experiment with different herbs for the garnish. You can try basil, lemongrass, rosemary, ginger, or cilantro. Keep in mind it will change the flavors a bit, so try it with the mint first.
    • If you don’t have monk fruit sweetener, you can use white cane sugar (if you are fine with it). Alternatively, a different type of natural sweetener can also work as a substitute for Monk fruit. Be mindful that sweeteners with strong colors, such as coconut sugar, maple syrup, etc, may likely change the color of your pineapple tea. 
    • Add ginger and lemon for a healthy kick and more flavors!
    Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

    Fresh Pineapple Iced Tea FAQS:

    How long does fresh pineapple tea last in the fridge?

    When you make fresh pineapple iced tea, it will keep for up to 10 days in an airtight container in your fridge. I have only kept it for 72 hours.

    How long to steep black tea bags for?

    Black tea is best when you steep it for about 3 to 5 minutes. You don’t want to steep it for too short or too long a time.

    What is fresh pineapple tea good for?

    Fresh pineapple tea is good for refreshment on a hot summer day. It’s a great way to keep hydrated and enjoy the flavors of the season.

    Is pineapple tea good for you?

    Yes! Pineapples are nutritious! It can aid digestion and has plenty of vitamins and antioxidants to keep your immune system and skin healthy.

    Do you refrigerate iced tea?

    Yes, you need to refrigerate iced tea, as the whole point of iced tea is that it is typically served chilled.

    How do you make pineapple tea without sugar?

    Follow my recipe for a completely natural fresh pineapple tea made without refined sugar!

    Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

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    Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

    Homemade Fresh Pineapple Sweet Iced Tea (No Refined Sugar)!

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    • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 8 serving 1x
    • Category: Summer Drink
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks’ pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond! 

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    1. Boil Water and Brew Your Tea. Since you need freshly brewed black tea for this iced tea, start off by adding water to your pan and bringing it to a boil. Steep the teabags for 3-5 minutes in the boiled water, then remove the teabags and discard. Add the hot tea to a big bowl if not in one already. Since you need freshly brewed black tea for this iced tea, start off by adding water to your pan and bringing it to a boil. Steep the teabags for 3-5 minutes in the boiled water, then remove the teabags and discard.
    2. Prep the Pineapple. First, wash your pineapple very well and pat dry with paper towels. Then, peel the pineapple and dice them up. Cutting into small chunks works, too! First, wash your pineapple very well and pat dry with paper towels. Then, peel the pineapple and dice them up. Cutting into small chunks works, too!
    3. Combine Tea, Pineapple, and Monk Fruit Sweetener. Gently add your pineapple pieces and monk fruit sweetener to that same bowl with the tea. Use a hand-held potato masher to break down the diced pineapple into the tea, mashing carefully to avoid splashes of the hot liquid. (I typically allow the tea to cool a bit before this step). Hot splashes are real! Please do not blend, process, or puree. You don’t want a cloudy/soupy tea!!! Gently add your pineapple pieces and monk fruit sweetener to that same bowl with the tea. Use a hand-held potato masher to break down the diced pineapple into the tea, mashing carefully to avoid splashes of the hot liquid. (I typically allow the tea to cool a bit before this step). Hot splashes are real! Please do not blend, process, or puree. You don't want a cloudy/soupy tea!!!
    4. Strain. After mashing the pineapple, place a sieve or colander over a big container or bowl to strain. Ensure to extract all the liquid. Feel free to use a cheesecloth if needed. Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!
    5. Chill. Pour this tea into a jug or a container big enough to can contain it, and place it in the refrigerator to cool. Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!
    6. Serve. After cooling and when ready to serve, add some ice into your cup and pour cooled fresh pineapple tea over it. Garnish with fresh mint if you wish, and enjoy! Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

    Notes

    Make sure to use a big, ripe, juicy pineapple!

    No Monk fruit? You can use white cane sugar (if that’s fine)!

    I highly suggest not using a blender for this job because it may look like soup, which you don’t want!

    Mash hard to get all the juice out of the pineapple (it’s an excellent hand workout)

    It is better to allow the tea to cool a bit before adding the chopped pineapple chucks and Monk fruit to mash. 

    Watch out as you mash because you can get splashed with water.

    Ensure that you sieve this very well to get a clear pineapple tea.

    You can dilute your pineapple tea with water if it is too syrupy or if you think it’s necessary. But this recipe made about 9 cups of pineapple tea. 

    Only add ice cubes when you are ready to serve!

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    Simple pineapple sweet iced tea is refreshing, nutritious, cooling, and addicting. Arguably a must-try summer drink! This fresh fruit sweet tea recipe combines fresh, ripe pineapple, brewed black tea, and Monk fruit instead of refined white sugar! This iced tea recipe requires only three ingredients and no expertise! It is a perfect healthy drink for the entire family during spring and summer months or anything you find a ripe pineapple! If you like Starbucks' pineapple black tea infusion, you are in luck because this is even better! It is easy, healthy, and nourishing and makes a cooling summer drink that will be on repeat in your home throughout summer and beyond!

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