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Low-calorie herbal infusion with tart, fruity, spiced notes
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 17% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 2 cup (double) | 480 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea tastes tart and fruity, with a warm cinnamon note. The hibiscus gives it most of its sharpness, while pineapple peel adds a milder, aromatic fruit flavor.
Simmer well-washed pineapple peel with a cinnamon stick, then take the pot off the heat and add hibiscus to steep. Strain before serving; adding hibiscus after simmering helps keep the infusion from becoming overly sharp.
No, a blend made only with hibiscus, pineapple peel, and cinnamon is naturally caffeine-free. A packaged blend may contain caffeine if it also includes black tea, green tea, or another caffeinated ingredient.
Yes, hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea can be served chilled. Brew it first, strain out the solids, cool it promptly, and refrigerate; its tart, fruity flavor also works well over ice without added sugar.
Yes, pineapple peel can be used for tea if it is thoroughly scrubbed under running water and has no mold or spoiled areas. Simmering the peel extracts flavor, but it does not remove every possible pesticide residue.
Hibiscus may modestly lower blood pressure, but this tea is not a treatment and its effect is not guaranteed. If you take blood-pressure medicine or already have low blood pressure, ask a healthcare professional before drinking it regularly.
No tea blend causes weight loss on its own. Unsweetened hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea can replace a sugary drink, but it does not burn fat or produce weight loss by itself.
There is not enough reliable safety information to recommend regular hibiscus tea during pregnancy. Ask your healthcare professional before drinking this blend while pregnant, rather than assuming the pineapple peel and cinnamon make it safe.
Keep brewed hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea in a covered container in the refrigerator and drink it within one to two days. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or taste changes.
Yes, fresh pineapple peel works well in hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea. Scrub the fruit thoroughly before peeling, remove any damaged spots, and simmer the peel with cinnamon before steeping the hibiscus.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
1.92mg · 2% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
9.6mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Sodium
4.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Hibiscus pineapple peel cinnamon tea is an infusion made by steeping hibiscus calyces with pineapple peel and cinnamon. It is a flexible homemade blend rather than a drink tied to one particular place; hibiscus infusions themselves are enjoyed in many parts of the world.
Hibiscus brings a bright tartness, pineapple peel adds a fruity aroma, and cinnamon rounds the cup with warm spice. Drink it hot after straining, or chill it and serve over ice in warmer weather. It is naturally very low in calories when left unsweetened, making it a light alternative to sweetened drinks. If the sharpness is too pronounced, shorten the steeping time or add a little sweetener to your cup; it also pairs well with a simple snack.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.