Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea
This Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea is full of mulled spices like cinnamon and cloves along with fresh fruit. This festive tea is essential for holiday entertaining!
Some foods are meant to nourish your soul, not necessarily your body. Those foods are the ones who’s taste and smell can take you back in time or remind you of someone. Or especially a time of year- don’t we all have things that instantly take us to the holidays?
Last weekend, as I made this Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea, the smell of cinnamon, cranberries and cloves began to fill my house. It was raining outside and the dogs were sleeping and the fireplace was flickering. I was folding warm, fresh towels straight out of the dryer and I looked around my sleepy quiet house. It made me smile because this is the exact opposite from how my parents house feels when my Mom makes this tea.
I am the oldest of four kids, so there was always lots of noise in our house. Mom would be in the kitchen cooking, usually with music playing. Dad would be in and out of the house with all of the dogs following closely. The four of us kids would be talking, laughing or arguing, but definitely not being quiet. The TV would be on somewhere in the house and if it was Christmas you could bet A Wonderful Life was being watched.
I get a lot of inspiration for my recipes from my mom. She was the influence behind my Smoked Whole Turkey and this Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate. She somehow kept four rambunctious kids alive and well and I think that is a feat all of it’s own!
That busy little house is all I could think about while sipping on this tea in my quiet home. My three siblings and I do not live together anymore. Actually, we all live in four different places, but as the Holidays creep closer, that void that they have left in my heart grows bigger.
I find myself wanting something, anything to make them feel a little closer. This tea is the only cure I could think of this weekend. It worked too.
As I sipped cup after cup, I couldn’t help but smile and think to myself, my house may be quiet but my heart is full. Mulled tea is made for the holidays, right? For those moments when you smile to yourself at the simple peace you can feel in your own home.
What is in Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea?
There are many variations of this type of tea, but this is my all time favorite. For this recipe you need just a few simple ingredients:
- Cranberry Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Tea bags- I just used regular Lipton tea
- Cinnamon Sticks- whole
- Cloves
- Orange Slices
- Fresh Cranberries- optional
How do you Prepare Cinnamon Pineapple Tea?
Start by combining your Pineapple juice and Cranberry juice in a large pot. Heat to medium heat. Next, add the teabags, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices and cranberries to your pot. Bring your tea to a low simmer and cook for 40 minutes.
Reduce your heat to low and remove the teabags, fruit and spices. I put my spices into a bit of cheesecloth and close them in it so I can remove them easily. And voila, you’re done!
Serve this tea warm and delicious Pineapple Tea will have you singing carols before you’ve finished a cup. When you combine the ingredients and allow them to simmer, this creates the most delicious mulled fruit flavor that compliments those holiday spices so well.
Can you make Mulled Tea ahead of time?
Yes! This tea is very easy to make ahead of time. Feel free to make your house smell like the Holidays any time you want and keep a pitcher of this in the fridge! I recommend serving this Pineapple Tea warm, so whenever you are ready to dish out some yummy goodness, I would just warm it on the stove top first.
Can you make Pineapple Tea in the Slow Cooker?
Yes! This tea is very simple to make in the slow cooker. Simply combine all your ingredients in the crock pot (I would still recommend putting the teabags, fruit and spices into a cheesecloth) and set the heat to low. Allow your tea to cook for two to two and a half hours and you’re good to go!
Other Easy Keto Recipes
While this recipe is not keto, I have many that are! If you are new to Keto try my favorite Sausage Egg and Cheese Bites, they contain less than one net carb per bite and they are perfect for meal prep!
One of my favorite easy low carb dinners is this One Pan Cabbage Casserole. It is so easy, cheesy and delicious and it has less than 9 net carbs per serving. Some other favorites, Keto Chocolate Cookies, Pimento Cheese and Bacon Stuffed Peppers and Sausage and Cream Cheese Pinwheels!
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea
Ingredients
- 1 46 ounce can pineapple juice
- 1 64 ounce bottle cranberry juice
- 2 family size tea bags
- 2 cinnamon sticks*
- 1 teaspoon cloves*
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh cranberries, optional
Instructions
- Pour juices in a large pot and heat to medium heat. Add tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices and cranberries.
- Bring mixture to a light simmer for 40 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and remove the tea bags, fruit and spices.
- Serve warm.
- *I cut a small square of cheesecloth and place the spices in it and tie it closed. This makes removing the spices easier.
I’m generally not a huge tea person, although I do like flavored kinds. This cranberry pineapple version sounds fantastic, Annie! I love the addition of cinnamon and cloves in here. Sounds like the perfect, festive drink!
Aww Annie that story was adorable! I love foods and drinks that connect us to familiar memories, and on top of all of that this sounds and looks delicious!
Your tea looks amazing, and I love the story behind it. I live across the country from my family, and the holidays are always hard.
Thank you Nicole! And yes they certainly can be!
I’ve never tried cranberries with my tea! Such a great recipe! Pinning!
You should! It is such a wonderful combination!
Wow this looks sensational. All of the flavors work perfectly. I love the pineapple with the cranberry!
Thank you Jocelyn!
Such beautiful memories! After moving out I was shocked at how…quiet…a house can be. It was actually really nice and relaxing. I want to make this tea and enjoy my quiet house on these cold fall nights. Love!
Isn’t it amazing?! Sometimes I enjoy the quiet but I also find it a bit unnerving sometimes! 🙂
I can only imagine how heavenly your house smelled when you were making this! It looks delicious – so comforting and flavorful! And pretty – pinning!
Thank you Cate! 🙂
I think both these scenarios sound wonderful, but being with loved ones always wins out! This tea sounds really lovely, I never make things like this. It might be time to change that! : )
Oh you should! This is such a good one for the Holidays! Everyone loves it!
This is such a sweet post, Annie! Thanks for sharing those memories with us and this pretty tea 🙂
Thank you Andi! 🙂
Lovely story, Annie! I can smell the tea from here!
Heavenly isn’t it?! 😉 Thanks Liz!
This tea looks like the perfect drink on a cold evening! I’ve never combined cranberry and pineapple, but it sounds like a genius idea! Hopefully it won’t be too long before you can reconnect with your family 🙂
Thank you Ashley! I hope so too! 🙂
What a love;y post Annie, made me smile 🙂 The tea looks great for this cold weather! Pinned.
Thanks Manali!
Annie those times sound so wonderful. Brings back so many memories of my own. Thankfully I live close to my family. This tea sounds amazing especially next to the fireplace.
Thank you Kathy! They are wonderful times! 🙂
Tears. Love you! And you know the tea is a favorite.
I love you too KayKay! 🙂
I know exactly what you mean about smells evoking a memory, I can still practically smell my grandparent’s house. I don’t know what it smelled like, just ‘them’. This spiced tea looks amazing, and I can only imagine how amazing your house smelled 😉
Yes! I agree! My grandmother passed away years ago but last winter I was walking though a department store and all of the sudden it hit me! It was the smell of her perfume! It was as if no time had passed! Crazy how that happens!
Beautiful story and you comforted me. I can also just smell that tea. Ahhhhh!
Is there anything better than cinnamon floating through the air?! I love it!
I love when the food we make brings back so many fond memories! This tea is just the perfect way to stay warm over the holidays!
It really is Lisa! 🙂
Oh I adored reading this post! It’s wonderful how food or just the smell of it can bring back such great memories. I’m a big fan of fruit tea cold, but I think this version may turn me on to hot tea. I can’t wait to just smell it!
Thanks Leah! That is the best feeling, isn’t it? I love when foods remind you of home. I normally don’t care for hot tea but this fruity version is divine!
This sounds so good, and I love that it has such an impact on your life history!
Thank you Amanda! 🙂
looks so warm and comforting 🙂
Thank you Caralyn!
Annie, I am so proud of you and your blog. That story made me homesick for your home. I love when your mom is in the kitchen cooking and I loved getting to see all of you guys. I know you have to miss each other so much because I miss seeing all of you. Keep up the good work and always stay close in heart with your family even if you can be close in person. Love you.
Annie, what heartwarming words you used to describe this tea. I’m the oldest of 5 kids, so I definitely understand the not-so-quiet house thing! (Plus my own house is rarely quiet these days with two little ones.) I’m lucky enough that my siblings all live pretty close, so we get to see each other often. This tea looks like the perfect way to warm up on a rainy day!
Annie, I love this comforting tea and am very excited to try it! I’ve made a similar drink with orange juice and it tastes pretty good! Your pictures are awesome! And yeah, it is amazing how certain smells bring memories 🙂
This is such a sweet post, Annie! I’m an only child so our house sounded like it was a good deal quieter than yours was growing up, but I feel the same way about wanting to be close to family as the holidays creep up. B and I have a 4 hour plane ride to see my parents and a 12 hour road trip to see his, so facetime and skype have been major!! This tea just sounds so festive and warming!
What a great story to go with this beautiful tea!!!
That’s what I love so much about food, Annie! It’s the memories that go along with them. We just moved closer to our families after several years of graduate school + jobs out of state. It’s definitely hard being far away from family over the holidays. This tea sounds like the perfect cure. And how special it’s one you grew up with!
I can only imagine how nice this will smell!!
Thank you Zainab!
This is such a sweet post, Annie! I always miss my brothers around the holidays too. This tea looks so warm and comforting! Love the flavors!
Thanks Kelly!
What a beautiful story to go with this recipe! Looks so good – and gorgeous pictures too!
Thanks Nora!
What a lovely story!! and what amazing tea.. i totally love the combination… i can only imagine how amazing the house must be smelling.. Love it!
Thank you Arpita! I love the color too!
Aw, I hope my 4 kiddos feel that way someday. I grew up with the opposite, so the noise level in my house is something I am definitely not used to! This drink looks yummy, and such a pretty color for the season.
I am sure they will Sherri! 🙂
Yum! This sounds awesome! I drink tea pretty much nonstop once it gets chilly. I have a cup of Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride right now!! Love those holiday flavors 😉
Now that sounds like a fun drink! I need to look into it! 🙂
Such a touching post. It’s hard not to miss family this time of year. I’m not much of a tea drinker but this tea sounds so soothing and delicious!
I don’t do hot tea often either, but this really hits the spot in the winter! 🙂
Aww, sounds like great memories! Food always bring ya back too. This tea looks perfect for all the cold weather we’re having.
Yes! Perfect for a chilly day!
I am a massive tea drinker so this recipe is just perfect for me. Definitely going to be making the recipe Annie!
You will totally love this! It is so easy and super tasty!
This sounds yummy but I am not a huge tea drinker. What are “family size” tea bags?
Hi Anne-Marie, they are just tea bags that are larger so they can accommodate a pitcher of tea. You can easily find them in the tea aisle 🙂 You will love this drink, it is amazing!