Costa Rican Tea Recipe for weight loss – Simple and Effective
This Costa Rican Tea is a refreshing herbal blend designed to support weight loss and curb hunger. Enjoy it hot or iced, and enhance its benefits with optional ingredients like apple cider vinegar and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (8 oz)
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced
1/2 tablespoon fresh turmeric (or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric)
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup pineapple chunks
1 cup water
1 Lemon Verbena tea bag (tag removed)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Lemon slice (optional)
Honey (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine ginger, turmeric, mint, pineapple, water, and the tea bag.
- Bring to a simmer over low heat, then remove from heat and cover.
- Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain into a mug and add optional apple cider vinegar, lemon slice, or honey if desired.
- Serve hot, or chill in the fridge and serve over ice.
Notes
- This tea can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Great served hot or cold—perfect for any season.
- Optional ingredients like apple cider vinegar and lemon can enhance the weight loss benefits.
- Enjoy 1-3 times daily, ideally before meals to help curb hunger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8oz
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7.7g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
