Description
Mexican hibiscus tea pineapple smoothie blends refreshing tropical flavors with tangy herbal notes. Hibiscus and pineapple create a cool, energizing drink perfect for summer afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Core Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) coconut water
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) brewed hibiscus tea, cooled (from 2–3 tea bags or loose flowers)
- 1 lime, juiced
Garnish:
- Fresh sage or mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Brew hibiscus tea using hot water, allowing tea bags or loose flowers to steep for 5-10 minutes, then chill completely in refrigerator.
- Transfer cooled hibiscus tea into blender, adding fresh pineapple chunks, coconut water, and lime juice.
- Include generous handful of ice cubes to enhance smoothie’s chilled texture and consistency.
- Pulse blender on high speed until mixture transforms into smooth, frothy liquid with uniform texture.
- Taste smoothie and adjust flavor profile by incorporating additional pineapple for sweetness or extra lime juice for brightness.
- Select serving glasses and carefully pour smoothie, ensuring even distribution.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with delicate sage or mint leaves, which complement the tea’s tangy undertones and provide visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and vibrant flavor characteristics.
Notes
- Steep hibiscus tea in boiling water and cool completely to develop a rich, deep flavor profile without bitterness.
- Choose ripe, sweet pineapple chunks for natural sweetness and avoid adding extra sugar.
- Experiment with coconut water temperature to create different texture variations – chilled for a refreshing smoothie or room temperature for a more mellow drink.
- Add a small piece of fresh ginger or turmeric for an immune-boosting twist that complements the tangy hibiscus and tropical pineapple flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg