Pineapple Ginger Cold Brew Tea

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Juicy pineapple and fresh ginger are a delicious combo in this cold brew tea.

Prep Time3

Cold Brew Time12

Total Time12 3

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Jee Choe

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.

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.