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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.
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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
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.
This drink is too good! It brings me back to the time I taught in Korea and their grapefruit-ades that were delicious. The grapefruit is refreshing and paired with the tea makes a really good drink for any time in the day or even to quench your thirst. I have added this recipe to my rotation of drinks to make.
Been drinking this on repeat but I like things less sweet so I omitted the simple syrup!
in love with the sweet and tart flavors of this drink!! they’re a match made in heaven
All your recipes are 🔥.. but this one in the summer heat 🙌🏻
Most delicious thing I’ve ever made at home
For me and my wife. She is currently dealing with some health issues and we are working hard to eat more homemade meals healthy meals. A homemade drink was something new for her. Thank you so much!
I love your recipes and I love a good copycat recipe to help save my wallet! THANK YOU!
My favorite drink ever! As a person who drinks cold drinks al year round, this beverage is such a good treat after a good workout! Also brings me home every time i make this!
Just made this at home with Pomelo and it came out amazing!
One of the first videos I’ve seen on Instagram and I absolutely loved this recipe!!!
Thanks for this recipe! It’s nice that I can make it at home.
Thanks for this recipe. It’s nice that I can make this at home.