Avocado Honey Grapefruit & Orange Tea Recipe
Make Avocado Honey Grapefruit & Orange Tea Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea & Citrus Base
Avocado & Garnish
Method
Tea & Citrus Base
- 1
Brew the tea
Bring 600 ml water to a near boil (about 95°C / 203°F). Remove from heat and steep 2 black tea bags for 3–4 minutes for a strong but not bitter brew. Remove the tea bags and discard.
- 2
Sweeten and season
While the tea is still warm (not boiling), stir in 2 tablespoons honey and a pinch of sea salt until fully dissolved. Allow the tea to cool to warm (about 40–45°C / 104–113°F) for best mixing with juices.
- 3
Add citrus juices
Stir in 120 ml freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and 80 ml freshly squeezed orange juice. Taste and adjust sweetness with up to 1 additional teaspoon honey if desired. Chill the combined tea-citrus mixture in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, or proceed with ice to cool quickly.
Avocado & Assembly
- 4
Prepare the avocado
Scoop half a ripe avocado into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork until mostly smooth but with a few small chunks remaining. Season the avocado lightly with a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavor.
- 5
Prepare citrus garnish
If using grapefruit supremes, carefully slice between membranes to release segments. Alternatively thinly slice grapefruit and orange into rounds or half-moons for garnishing.
- 6
Assemble the drink
Fill two tall glasses evenly with ice cubes (about 1/2 cup ice per glass). Divide the mashed avocado between the glasses, spooning it onto the ice or slightly along the glass wall for visual appeal. Pour the cooled tea-citrus mixture evenly over the avocado and ice (about 200–220 ml per glass).
- 7
Garnish and finish
Top each glass with 2 grapefruit segments and 2 orange slices, and 3 fresh mint leaves. Optionally stir once gently with a long spoon to incorporate a bit of avocado into the tea — the avocado will create a silky, creamy mouthfeel without fully blending into the drink. Serve immediately.