Costa Rican Tea for Weight Loss
A traditional tropical tea blend featuring pineapple rinds, fresh ginger, and lemongrass that supports natural weight loss through enhanced metabolism and digestive health. This authentic Costa Rican recipe combines powerful enzymes and thermogenic compounds for gentle, sustainable wellness support.
Equipment
- Large saucepan or Dutch oven (3-quart capacity)
- Fine mesh strainer
- Sharp knife
- Wooden cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Clear glass mugs
- Wooden spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple rind cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 piece fresh ginger root 2 inches, sliced into coins
- 2-3 fresh lemongrass stalks or 2 tablespoons dried
- 6 cups filtered water
- 1-2 tablespoons raw honey optional
- Lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Scrub pineapple thoroughly under cold water and cut into quarters, removing flesh and cutting rind into 2-inch pieces.
- Peel ginger using spoon edge and slice into thin coins for maximum surface area.
- Bruise fresh lemongrass stalks and cut into 3-inch segments, or crush dried lemongrass.
- Combine pineapple rind, ginger, lemongrass, and filtered water in large saucepan.
- Bring mixture to gentle boil, then reduce heat to maintain light simmer.
- Simmer for exactly 20 minutes, stirring occasionally for even extraction.
- Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes for final extraction.
- Strain through fine mesh strainer, pressing gently on solids to extract liquid.
- Add honey while warm if desired, stirring until dissolved.
- Serve hot immediately or cool completely and refrigerate for iced version.
Notes
- Start with half-strength if sensitive to ginger
- Best consumed 30 minutes before meals for optimal digestive benefits
- Store refrigerated up to 5 days in glass containers
- Organic pineapple preferred to avoid pesticide residues
- Can be made in large batches and frozen in ice cube trays
- Discontinue if experiencing digestive upset
- Consult healthcare provider if taking blood-thinning medications