Grapefruit & Green Tea Fat Cleanse Drink
Steeped green tea combined with fresh grapefruit juice and a touch of ginger, served warm or over ice.
Brew the tea while you juice the grapefruit, and this drink is ready in under ten minutes either way you choose to serve it.
Green tea and citrus are a common pairing in cleanse-focused drinks, which is why this recipe carries that tag — grapefruit brings a tart, slightly bitter brightness that balances the tea's earthiness. A little honey and grated ginger round out the flavor if you prefer it a touch sweeter and warmer-tasting.
Serve it warm on a cool morning, or pour over ice for a refreshing afternoon drink.
Letting the tea cool slightly before adding the grapefruit juice helps preserve more of the citrus's fresh flavor. This drink is easy to double if you're making a batch to keep in the fridge for the week.
Ingredients
- 2 teabags green tea — or 2 teaspoons loose leaf
- 2 cups hot water — not boiling
- 1 large grapefruit — juiced
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional, for sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger — grated
- 1/2 cup ice cubes — optional, if serving chilled
Instructions
- 1Steep green tea bags in hot water for 3–5 minutes, then remove bags and let the tea cool slightly.
- 2Juice the grapefruit and strain out seeds or pulp if desired.
- 3In a glass or pitcher, combine cooled green tea, grapefruit juice, and grated ginger.
- 4Stir in honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor.
- 5Serve warm, or add ice cubes for a chilled detox drink.