Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea
This Cranberry Pineapple Spice Tea is full of mulled spices like cinnamon and cloves along with fresh fruit. This winter tea is essential for festive gatherings and holiday entertaining!
Some foods are meant to nourish your soul, not necessarily your body–This cranberry pineapple spice tea is all about the soul! The amazing smell that fills your house when this mulled tea is on the stove will immediately transport you to the best holiday season you ever had. Warm cinnamon and cloves, citrusy orange, tropical pineapple, and tart cranberries all combine for the ultimate comfort food beverage.
This versatile Christmas drink is fantastic for parties, potlucks, and family gatherings. Keep the cinnamon pineapple tea warm on the stove or in a slow cooker for easy refills all day or night long! Sipping on a warm mug of this winter spice tea will be your new favorite tradition while admiring all the festive lights.
Ingredients
Here is a quick overview of what you’ll need for this winter spiced tea. Find exact measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Cranberry Juice and Pineapple Juice – I used canned pineapple juice and bottled cranberry juice. I do not recommend the “juice cocktail” beverages as they have tons of added sugars and artificial flavors that may not work great in this tea. If at all possible, opt for 100% juice. If you’re running low on one or the other, you could always replace some with fresh orange juice instead.
- Tea bags – I used two family-sized Lipton tea bags. If you only have individual-sized, small tea bags, you will need eight to get the right strength flavor.
- Cinnamon Sticks and Cloves – You want these whole, and they will be removed before serving for a smooth sipping experience. If you have a little cheesecloth and string, I recommend placing these in the cloth and creating a little satchel to easily remove them. Star anise or whole allspice berries could also be added if you like.
- Orange Slices and Fresh Cranberries – These add amazing extra flavor and gorgeous presentation!
How do you make winter spice tea?
Start by combining your pineapple juice and cranberry juice in a large pot. Warm over medium heat. Next, add the teabags, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, orange slices and cranberries to your pot. Bring your tea to a quick boil, then lower to a 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!
This winter hot drink 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.
Serve
This hot cranberry tea is perfect with your holiday meal of Turkey Breast, Mom’s Mashed Potatoes, and a Green Bean Casserole. The amazing aroma will immediately give your home a festive vibe for baking Sugar Cookies or Gingerbread Cupcakes while snacking on everything from Blackberry Brie Bites to Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. It’s even a nice way to start your Christmas morning with a plate of Orange Pancakes with Cranberry Syrup!
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 refrigerator! 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 or in a crockpot 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!
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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.
Notes
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!