Description
Weight Loss Costa Rican Tea is a low-calorie, metabolism-supporting herbal drink made with ginger, turmeric, pineapple, and mint. This refreshing tea can be enjoyed hot or iced and is designed to help curb appetite, support digestion, and promote overall wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh turmeric (or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemon verbena tea bag
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 lemon slice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the fresh ginger and turmeric into thin pieces to release more flavor.
- Add the ginger, turmeric, cinnamon stick, mint leaves, pineapple, water, and tea bag to a medium pot.
- Place the pot over low heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain the tea into a mug or container, removing solids.
- Add optional ingredients like apple cider vinegar, lemon slice, or honey if desired.
- Serve hot, or let cool and refrigerate to enjoy iced.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and health benefits.
- Avoid boiling too hard to preserve nutrients.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Drink 1–3 times daily, preferably before meals.
- Adjust sweetness based on preference or omit sweeteners for fewer calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)
- Calories: 31 kcal
- Sugar: 4.9 g
- Sodium: 4 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg