Dried Pineapple Rings for Tea Infusions
Dried pineapple rings are one of the most impactful and underused ingredients in the iced tea kitchen, and they bring a tropical brightness to cold brew that is difficult to achieve with any other ingredient. The drying process concentrates the natural sugars and flavour compounds in pineapple dramatically, producing a much more intense, complex tropical flavour than fresh pineapple — with notes of caramelised sweetness, bright acidity, and a lingering tropical warmth that carries through the entire brew. Added to a cold brew green tea or white tea, dried pineapple creates a naturally sweet, tropical iced tea that needs no added sweetener and tastes like a holiday in a glass. They're also excellent combined with dried mango and a pinch of chilli flakes for a sweet-heat tropical blend, or paired with coconut and lime for a full piña colada-inspired iced tea. After steeping, the rehydrated pineapple rings can be eaten as a snack or used as a dramatic garnish draped over the rim of a glass. Look for unsweetened, unsulphured rings for the cleanest flavour.
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