Costa Rican Tea Recipe for Weight Loss
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeped
- Cuisine: American (inspired by Costa Rican flavors)
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
½ tablespoon fresh turmeric (or ½ teaspoon ground)
1 cinnamon stick
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
⅓ cup pineapple, chopped
1 cup water
1 Lemon Verbena tea bag (tag removed)
Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, lemon slice, honey
Instructions
- Add ginger, turmeric, mint, pineapple, water, and the tea bag to a medium pot.
- Bring to a simmer on low heat.
- Once simmering, remove from heat and cover.
- Let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain into your favorite mug or pitcher.
- Stir in optional ingredients if using.
- Serve hot, or chill and pour over ice.
Notes
- You can prep this tea ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- I like to make a double batch and keep it in a mason jar.
- If you're going iced, add the apple cider vinegar and lemon after it's chilled.
- Want it sweeter? Just a dab of honey does the trick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 31kcal
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.7g
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