Costa Rican Tea Recipe for Weight Loss
A naturally soothing tea made with ginger, turmeric, mint, and pineapple — this Costa Rican classic is known for supporting weight loss and curbing cravings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American (inspired by Costa Rican flavors)
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
½ tablespoon fresh turmeric (or ½ teaspoon ground)
1 cinnamon stick
¼ cup fresh mint leaves
⅓ cup pineapple
1 cup water
1 Lemon Verbena tea bag (tag removed)
Optional: 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, lemon slice, honey
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine ginger, turmeric, mint, pineapple, water, and the tea bag.
- Bring it all to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- Once it starts to bubble lightly, take it off the heat and cover.
- Let it steep for about 10 minutes — time to let the flavors get cozy.
- Strain it into a mug (or a jar, if you’re going iced).
- Stir in your optional ingredients if you’re feelin’ fancy.
- Serve hot… or let it chill and pour over ice.
Notes
- Sometimes I’ll double or triple the batch and stash it in the fridge.
- It keeps well for a couple of days, and that way I’ve got it ready whenever a snack craving hits.
- Pro tip: throw in the apple cider vinegar after it cools slightly — that way it keeps its zing.
- And if you’re looking to sweeten things a little, a drizzle of honey does the trick without messing with your goals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 31kcal
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.7g