*Consider using an organic pineapple to minimize contaminants in the skin of the fruit. Wash the skin thoroughly before beginning (soaking in a vinegar and water solution for 15-30 minutes is a good way to throughly wash the pineapple). Use a ripe pineapple for this recipe and you can use the tough brown/green outer skin OR slice away the tough outer skin and use the next layer of pineapple with the fibrous spikey “eyes” which are not the most enjoyable to eat. You will also use the woody core of the pineapple for this recipe.

1. Carefully slice away the skin of the pineapple and set aside.
2. Cut the pineapple into rounds or half moons depending on how you will be enjoying the fruit. Then cut the woody centre core away from the slices of fruit.
3. Add the pineapple skins and core to a large pot and cover with 6 cups cold filtered water.
4. Add the cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and ginger. *If using fresh turmeric use about 2 tsp. If using powdered ginger use 1/4 – 1/2 tsp. Fresh ginger and turmeric don’t need to be peeled if you have washed the skins. 
5. Bring the water to a boil. Then reduce to a low simmer and simmer with the lid on for 25 minutes.
6. Add the maple syrup or sweetener of choice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to dissolve the sweetener.
7. Remove the tea from the heat and strain the liquid. Either enjoy the tea warm or allow to cool and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
8. For a hot tea simply warm up the liquid in a pot or in the microwave and serve with a cinnamon stick if desired.
9. For an iced tea, add some ice cubes to a glass, top with the cold tea and garnish with fresh pineapple!