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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 LOVE THIS DRINK 🍹 MAKES ME FEEL REFRESHED AND REJUVENATED SPECIALLY WHEN ITS A LITTLE WARM !!
This was so delicious and refreshing!
So good and refreshing! When I first saw it made, I was intrigued! The interest, paid off!
Make a huge batch of this during the week, and it usually doesn’t last! I love this recipe so so much!
Thank you
She does a great job explaining the recipes and items needed for the recipe. I learn a lot from her.
I love grapefruit and this definitely has become a staple drink at my home now!! It’s easy to make, and most importantly tasty!
I made this last night because I’m always looking out for new tea recipes since that’s what I mostly drink. I loved it! so refreshing and easy to control the level of sweetness to my taste.
Followed this recipe and now have the best tasting summer drink recipe. Im so glad to have found your blog and instagram. My husband is half mexican and im half korean so all these recipes really have been a lifesaver and reintroduced me to korean dishes i had when i was younger that I also forgot about and love. THank you for all the hard work you do and for sharing your love for korean food and culture!
Oh my goodness this recipe is so fire I would definitely recommend to any of my closest friends! So easy to make definitely making it again!! Thank you so much
Thiiiis!! I’ve been waiting for a recipe like this to put in my iced tea 😋
Grape fruit anything, count me in! Bonus points because this is absolutely delicious and refreshing
I love your drink recipes! I’ve been following you since your bartending days and always loved your concoctions! Always beautiful always fresh! Can’t wait to make this!