Lemongrass and Cinnamon Hawaiian Plantation Iced Tea Recipe

Like an Arnold Palmer but with pineapple juice and cinnamon, the best version of Plantation Iced Tea we've had in Hawai'i is from Diamond Head Market & Grill.

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Prep Time 20

Resting Time 3

Total Time 3 20

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Hawaii Local Food

Diet Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Servings servings

Calories 109 kcal

Ingredients

4 quarts (16 cups) ice water
10 bags black tea
1 lemongrass stalk
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2 bunches fresh mint leaves (about 2 1/2 ounces) divided
1/2 cup ice cubes plus more for serving
4 cups chilled 100% pure pineapple juice (no sugar added)
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 limes)

Instructions

Bring water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat (don’t let it boil), about 5 minutes. Add tea, cover partially, and let steep until the flavor is stronger than desired but not bitter, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, trim the ends off the lemongrass, and cut the stalk into 2-inch pieces. Cut each 2-inch piece in half lengthwise then bruise by lightly hitting with the back of a wooden spoon.
Once the tea has steeped, discard the tea, add lemongrass, cinnamon, and mint (minus about 6 to 8 stems you’ll want to reserve for garnish) and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
Add the ice to the tea, then stir in the pineapple juice, and sugar or honey. Place in the refrigerator to cool completely, about 2 hours.
Once the tea is cold, discard the cinnamon, lemongrass, and mint and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust with more lime juice or sugar as desired. Serve iced tea over ice and garnish each glass with a sprig of mint.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 28mgPotassium: 181mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Iced tea drink