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This Healthy Version Of Starbucks' Piña Colada Iced Tea Is The Perfect Summer Drink

Author:

Liz Moody

July 25, 2017

Author & Podcaster

By Liz Moody

Author & Podcaster

Liz Moody is the host of the top-rated The Liz Moody Podcast, author of bestselling books "100 Ways to Change Your Life," "Healthier Together: Recipes for Two—Nourish Your Body, Nourish Your Relationships," and "Glow Pops," and a popular online content creator who has helped millions of people transform their lives. A regular speaker, panelist, and podcast guest, Liz shares her own deeply personal anxiety journey that led her to where she is now as well as actionable, fun, and science-based ways for everyone to live their best lives.

July 25, 2017

Starbucks just announced it's newest drink, an iced tea infusion featuring everyone's favorite summer flavor—piña colada. While you could buy the drink at the ubiquitous chain, it's just as easy to make your own, allowing you to ensure that it's free of artificial colors, flavors, and unwanted sugar. Here's how.

Healthy Starbucks Iced Piña Colada Tea Infusion

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of plain black tea (can also be a black tea bag, but be sure it's not Earl Grey or otherwise flavored)
1 teaspoon shredded coconut
1 teaspoon dried pineapple, chopped
1 teaspoon banana chips, chopped
1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
Handful of ice
8 oz water

Method

Boil water and pour over all ingredients save for coconut milk. Cover and let steep. After 3 minutes, strain out solids, reserving liquid.
Add coconut milk. Let cool (optional; makes ice melt less and dilutes drink less but is not necessary if you're eager to drink up!).
Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Want more perfect summer drinks? We're obsessed with this super anti-inflammatory iced blend.