Smashed Grapefruit Citrus Green Tea
An at-home, under 5 minute prep grapefruit tea that is a great alternative to my favorite teas from Asian boba and tea shops. This recipe makes 1 large tea, but I often drink it over 2 days.
Equipment
- 1 large mason jar or small pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 large grapefruit
- 2-4 slices oranges or other citrus
- 2 bags green tea I like Bigelow's lemon green tea
- 1-2 tbsp honey or other sweetener, to taste
- 1-2 tbsp honey grapefruit syrup optional, I don't use
Instructions
- Cut your grapefruit into large cubes. I like to use a knife to cut off/peel, and I cut into 8-12 large cubes total.
- Add your grapefruit to your large cup/mason jar/pitcher.
- Use the back of a spoon or a muddler to smash your grapefruit.
- Add your orange (or other citrus) slices.
- Add hot boiling water until nearly full.
- Add 2 tea bags. Let steep for at least 5 minutes. (Tabby Tip: I leave the tea bags in the drink while it cools for an hour usually. )
- Let the tea cool for about 1 hour until just warm still. If your first time making, I recommend to taste and adjust with sweetener and add the honey grapefruit concentrate if desired/needed at this step while its still a little warm.
- Chill in the fridge. (Tabby Tip: I like to chill overnight or at least 2 hours total)
- Enjoy immediately, or serve over ice.