Instructions

1. Slice the skin from the pineapple and rinse it to remove dirt and debris. Chop the skins and place them in a tea kettle or medium pot.
2. Add cinnamon sticks and other ingredients like orange peel, ginger root, or turmeric root.
3. Add water to the pot and simmer the pineapple tea for 10-15 minutes or until the tea is sweet and fragrant.
4. Alternatively, you can steep the tea in hot water for 1 hour.
5. Remove the tea from heat and carefully strain it using a fine-mesh colander.
6. While the tea is still warm, stir in honey or raw sugar to taste. Let cool if serving cold.
7. Pour into mugs for a hot drink or chill and serve over ice for a tropical iced tea.