Pineapple Ginger Cold Brew Tea
Updated Jan 13, 2026
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Juicy pineapple and fresh ginger are a great combo in this cold brew tea. Get tips from a Tea Sommelier on how to make this refreshing cold brew tea at home.
Pineapple Ginger Cold Brew Tea
I love the combination of pineapple and ginger. The sweet pineapple balances out the spicy kick from the fresh ginger. For this recipe, I’m using English breakfast tea but you can use any black tea you have. But, I would recommend not using Earl Grey tea since it’s a flavored black tea and the citrus flavor didn’t go so well with the pineapple and ginger.
I have a cold brew tea formula I like to use of 1 tea + 1 fruit + 1 citrus + 1 herb, but for this one, I changed it up and only used 2 ingredients in addition to the tea.
Note from Jee
This cold brew is from my summer cold brew tea series on Instagram and TikTok.
Starbucks had a pineapple ginger iced tea drink so I used that as inspiration for this flavor combo. It’s really good!
Recipe Notes
Use loose tea, tea sachets, or tea bags.
I used loose tea but you can use English breakfast tea bags or tea sachets.
Mash the pineapple using a muddler.
Chopping the pineapple into small pieces didn’t extract enough flavor so I used a muddler to mash up the pineapple in a smaller container.
Grate the ginger.
The ginger is grated to extract the flavor. If you don’t have a grater, mash it with the pineapple using a muddler.
Wash the pineapple and ginger.
Thoroughly wash to remove dirt and bacteria. Rinse under cold running water and rub with your hands. Don’t use dish soap.
Strain out solids after 24 hours.
Make sure you take it out all solids after 24 hours. Leaving any solids in the cold brew tea can accelerate bacterial growth.
Drink within 3 days.
Fruit-infused cold brew is best when consumed in 3 days after straining the solids since there is increased risk of bacterial growth. From the day you put the cold brew tea and fruit into the refrigerator to the day you have your last sip, it should be 4 days total.
Use filtered water.
I always recommend using filtered water to make tea.
Glass Containers
This pineapple ginger cold brew tea recipe was formulated to fit perfectly inside this glass container.
You’ll need 2 containers of the same size with one for cold brewing, and another one to strain the drink into.
Related
- Apple Cold Brew Earl Grey Tea
- Watermelon Cold Brew Tea
- Raspberry Mint Cold Brew Green Tea
- Strawberry Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea
- Mint Cold Brew Green Tea
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Pineapple Ginger Cold Brew Tea
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons English breakfast tea, (or 3 tea bags/sachets)
- 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 3 cups water, cold or room temperature
Instructions
- In a sturdy container, mash or muddle the chopped pineapple.
- Peel the fresh ginger then grate into the same container as the pineapple.Use a spoon to scrape off the peel of the ginger. If you don't have a grater, you can chop up the ginger and mash/muddle it.
- In a container or pitcher, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.Stir to make sure the tea leaves touch the water.
- Use a strainer to remove all solids. The tea, pineapple, and ginger should not be left in the drink more than 24 hours.
- Pour tea into a cup.Serve with or without ice. The tea can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- I used loose tea but you can use English breakfast tea tea bags or tea sachets.
- Chopping the pineapple into small pieces didn’t extract enough flavor so I used a muddler to mash up the pineapple in a smaller container.
- The ginger is grated to extract the flavor. If you don’t have a grater, mash it with the pineapple using a muddler.
- Thoroughly wash the pineapple and ginger to remove dirt and bacteria. Rinse under cold running water and rub with your hands. Don’t use dish soap.
- Make sure you take it out all solids after 24 hours. Leaving any solids in the cold brew tea can accelerate bacterial growth.
- Fruit-infused cold brew is best when consumed in 3 days after straining the solids since there is increased risk of bacterial growth. From the day you put the cold brew tea and fruit into the refrigerator to the day you have your last sip, it should be 4 days total.
- I always use filtered water to make tea since better water means a better tasting tea.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
