Pineapple Citrus Sweet Tea That Actually Belongs in Your Fridge
Most iced tea is just there.
You pour it.
You sip it.
You forget about it.
This Pineapple Citrus Sweet Tea is not that kind of drink.
It comes in confident and easy, like something you would keep chilled on the bottom fridge shelf because you know you will reach for it again. Pineapple brings sweetness without getting bossy.
Citrus tightens things up. And the tea stays steady so the whole thing still tastes like tea, not juice trying too hard.
If you like fruit-forward drinks but do not want anything loud or syrupy, this one feels right as rain. Refreshing on purpose. Easygoing. Made for real days, not just show-off moments.
Why Pineapple and Tea Work Better Than You Think
Pineapple juice has a big personality, but when you treat it right, it knows how to behave.
Here, it adds sweetness that does not hang around too long. Orange juice smooths everything out. Lemon brings that clean snap that keeps each sip crisp. The tea holds the whole thing together so it still tastes like something you would proudly call sweet tea.
That balance is what turns a one-time experiment into something you make on repeat. This is fruit-infused tea that minds its manners.
Ingredients
Single-Serve Cold Brew (16 to 18 oz)
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1 cup cold filtered water
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½ cup pineapple juice
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¼ cup orange juice
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1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
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Ice, for serving
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Orange or lemon slices, optional
No fuss. No filler. Everything in this list pulls its weight.
How to Make It
Cold Brew. Slow and Steady.
Directions
Step 1: Place the tea bag in a jar, bottle, or pitcher that holds at least 18 ounces.
Step 2: Pour in the cold water, making sure the Southern Breeze Tropical Iced Tea bag fully submerged.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours to cold brew.
Step 4: Remove the tea bag.
Step 5: Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice to the brewed tea.
Step 6: Stir gently until everything is well combined.
Step 7: Fill a glass or mason jar with ice and pour the tea over it. Add citrus slices if you want.
That is it.
The tea stays smooth and balanced. The pineapple brings clean sweetness. The citrus keeps it bright. And the cold brew base holds everything together, sip after sip.
What It Tastes Like
The first sip is clean and bright.
Pineapple leads without showing off.
Citrus keeps things lively but not sharp.
The tea finishes smooth and steady.
Even when the ice starts melting, the flavor stays put. That is how you know the base is doing its job.
When This Tea Makes Sense
This is not a special-occasion drink.
It is an everyday kind of good.
Keep it iced down for afternoons when water feels boring. Pour it when folks stop by and you want something ready without making a whole production out of it. Fix it the night before so it is waiting on you the next day.
It fits porch sitting weather just as well as busy weekdays.
Easy Tweaks That Still Keep It Honest
Want it sweeter. Add a splash of pineapple juice.
Want more zip. Bump up the lemon just a touch.
Making two servings. Brew two tea bags in two cups of water overnight.
Like it's extra cold. Crushed ice does the trick.
No matter how you tweak it, the balance holds.
Why the Tea Base Matters
Fruit can only shine if the tea underneath knows what it is doing.
Southern Breeze Tropical Iced Tea bag brew smooth and clean, even cold. They do not turn bitter. They do not disappear behind the fruit. They keep the whole glass grounded and dependable.
That is what makes this Pineapple Citrus Sweet Tea something you can count on. Not just once, but every time you make it.
Final Say
This Pineapple Citrus Sweet Tea is not trying to impress anybody.
It is just trying to stick around.
Bright without being loud.
Sweet without being heavy.
Easy without being forgettable.
If you are looking for pineapple drinks, tropical sweet tea ideas, or fruit-infused tea recipes that actually behave themselves, start right here.
Make it once.
Then keep a spot for it in the fridge.
1 comment
Do you have decaff sweet tea?