Pineapple Iced Tea

Pineapple Iced Tea

MogoBlog MogoLicious Tasty Tip of the Day:  Whether you’re hosting a party or just mixing up a refreshing batch to serve at home, iced tea lends itself to fun, seasonal variations. This one is for you Mark! Happy Birthday!

Ingredients:

    • 1 20-oz. can pineapple chunks
    • 4 family-size tea bags (or 16 individual tea bags)
    • 2 cups boiling water
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 9 cups cold water, divided

Instructions:

    1. Drain the pineapple chunks, reserving the juice. Place 1 pineapple chunk in each compartment of 3 ice-cube trays, and fill the trays with water. Freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
    2. Place tea bags in a large heatproof measuring cup. Add 2 cups boiling water, and let the tea stand for 10 minutes.
    3. Stir together reserved pineapple juice, sugar and 1 cup cold water in a large pitcher.
    4. Discard tea bags.
    5. Pour hot tea into the pineapple juice mixture in pitcher; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
    6. Stir in remaining 8 cups cold water. Chill until ready to serve.
    7. Place pineapple ice cubes in glasses; fill with tea and serve.

Total Time:  20 minutes plus freezing

Yields:  11 Mugs with Attitude servings

From:  http://people.com/food/trisha-yearwood-pineapple-iced-tea-recipe/

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