You will never throw pineapple skin away after getting the information in this blog post.
For centuries, pineapple skin has been used for making herbal drinks for wellness as well as to harness its healing properties.
Making pineapple tea is easy especially when it is prepared with fresh organic pineapple and all you have to do is enjoy its benefits.
Boiling pineapple skin benefits.
Here are some things you should know about boiling pineapple skin.
- Inflammation reduction : The bromelain present in pineapple skin helps to cut down inflammation in the body.
- Digestive aid : Drinking pineapple peel tea helps to improve digestion, It also fights against constipation by helping to build healthy gut flora.
- Immunity boost : The high levels of Vitamin C in pineapple and its skin is great for our immune system.
To make this delicious tea, only two ingredients are needed.
Ingredients
- Organic Pineapple
- Water
Let’s proceed to the step-by-step process of turning the ingredients above into tea.
How to boil pineapple peel
- Place pineapple in the kitchen sink under running water.
- Use cleaning brush to wash the pineapple skin thoroughly under running water.
- With a knife, cut the skin off revealing the juicy pineapple.
- Set the edible yellow pineapple aside to be enjoyed later.
- Put the pineapple peel in a pot.
- Add 3-6 cups water or more depending on the quantity to be cooked.
- Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes.
Tea is ready to be enjoyed hot or cold.
For extra taste, boil tea with fresh ginger or cinnamon.
For additional benefits, some of it can be used as a base for black tea or green tea preparation.
Available below is a free explanatory video for this recipe.
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