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I LOVE grapefruit flavored anything. This recipe is inspired by a drink I had at Starbucks in Korea last year- the Iced Shaken Honey Ruby Grapefruit Black Tea. So delicious!! But only available at Starbucks in Asia. Womp.
It’s ok though, I recreated it at home and it’s just as delicious!
I recommend making grapefruit honey cheong (Korean style fruit syrup) for this drink because of its convenience (especially if you’re going to make this drink as often as I do). It stores well and develops better flavor than making it fresh in my opinion! You can make my recipe here.
Ingredients
Method #1
- Grapefruit honey cheong- quick and convenient to use and stores well, but it does take a little work to make it. Use my recipe here.
- Black tea– recommend earl grey but use whatever you like!
- Ice– crushed filtered ice
Method #2
- Grapefruit- option to use just the juice if you don’t like pulp. If using the pulp, you need to remove as much of the pith and membrane as possible (it’s really bitter).
- Honey– please use real honey!
- Simple syrup– optional but highly recommended. You can use just honey if you prefer, but I think it tastes better to use both.
- Black Tea- recommend earl grey but use whatever you like!
- Ice- crushed filtered ice
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How to make it
You can see the full recipe with instructions, ingredients, and measurements on the recipe card at the end of this post 🙂
- Brew your black tea
- Let the tea cool
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Pour into a glass and that’s it!
Grapefruit Honey Iced Tea
Ingredients
Method #1
- 2-3 tbsp grapefruit honey cheong
- 1 cup freshly brewed black tea
- 1 cup filtered crushed ice
Method #2
- 2 tbsp fresh grapefruit juice, optional: include the pulp
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp simple syrup
- 1 cup freshly brewed black tea
- 1 cup filtered crushed ice
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup of black tea and let it cool.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, shake vigorously for 5 seconds, then pour into a glass.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Loved the Grapefruit Honey Iced Tea.It tasted great and had everything to make it.🥰
This recipe is so easy to make and so refreshing!! Perfect for the summer.
did you keep the tea bag in it until cooled or steep it for 4-6 minutes before removing and then cooling?
2 of my most thing I drink and eat. Black tea and grapefruit. I love this, it’s so refreshing!!
This drink is to die for!!! I miss having fun Asian inspired drinks that I grew up having, and this hits the spot – so easy to make, and it takes me back to summers I had in Korea. 🤌🏼
I LOVE THIS DRINK 🍹 MAKES ME FEEL REFRESHED AND REJUVENATED SPECIALLY WHEN ITS A LITTLE WARM !!
This recipe is to die for! I am so obsessed with this. It’s so refreshing and perfect for summer. A must try!
This was so delicious and refreshing!