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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.
I really like the balance of flavors for this tea. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
this drink has to be one of my absolute favorite who needs Starbucks when u can make it yourself TY
This is my absolute favorite, my go to drink and now I’m so happy I can make it anytime with your awesome recipe! Thanks!!
Just made this and it was so refreshing! 🩷
Absolutely love this recipe. It’s the my families favorite on hot days.
Love your work 💗
I absolutely LOOOVE grapefruit and this really hits the spot for me! Made it last week and I think I’m addicted. Haha! This will be made every day in the summer for sure!! Thanks for sharing, going to make the grapefruit in large batches to save on the fridge!
I am huge fan of a good strong black tea and the grapefruit pairs quite nicely with it for this recipe! This recipe satisfies my bitter palette and has the right sweetness to balance it! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
I Love all your Cheon recipes but this drink with the grapefruit and honey is my favorite. Thank you so much for sharing. 🩷💕
This is sooo good!! I love making this instead of spending $$$ at Starbucks!!
this so easy but most importantly so tasty!!!! Everyone should try it, would be great to serve for friends
pealing all the grapefruit was a pain but the flavor was amazing. my new go to drink!