Ingredients
Directions
Add the mint and grapefruit zest to your tea strainer in your teapot (see Chef’s Notes for stovetop directions if you don’t have a teapot).
Heat the water on the stovetop on medium-high heat, bringing to a boil.
Pour the water over the mint and grapefruit in the steeper.
Let steep for 10–15 minutes.
If you’re planning to use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, now is the time to juice it!
Once the tea is done steeping, divide the optional grapefruit juice between two mugs.
Then divide the tea between mugs and add your favorite sweetener to taste.
Chef's Notes
Substitutions
Substitute mint leaves with basil or lemongrass.
Substitute grapefruit zest with lemon zest or orange zest if you’d like a bit of a sweeter flavor.
Making the Tea on the Stovetop
Add the water, mint leaves, and grapefruit zest to a stovetop saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain before adding the optional grapefruit juice and sweetener.
Using Dried Mint Leaves
Since dried herbs are more concentrated than fresh, you’ll need less. Use 1–2 tablespoons of dried mint leaves in place of ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves.
Storage
Store any leftover tea in a sealed container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
Ingredients
Directions
Add the mint and grapefruit zest to your tea strainer in your teapot (see Chef’s Notes for stovetop directions if you don’t have a teapot).
Heat the water on the stovetop on medium-high heat, bringing to a boil.
Pour the water over the mint and grapefruit in the steeper.
Let steep for 10–15 minutes.
If you’re planning to use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, now is the time to juice it!
Once the tea is done steeping, divide the optional grapefruit juice between two mugs.
Then divide the tea between mugs and add your favorite sweetener to taste.