Homemade Honey Grapefruit Tea Grapefruits are now widely available. In dry weather, people tend to experience internal heat. Drinking a cup of grapefruit tea daily helps clear heat, reduce inflammation, and enhance complexion.
Homemade Honey Grapefruit Tea
1. Rub the grapefruit surface thoroughly with salt for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm water to remove surface wax.
3. Slice the peel into thin strips and separate the flesh into small segments. Set aside.
4. Soak the peel strips in lightly salted water for 1 hour, changing the water 1-2 times during soaking.
5. Place the peel strips, flesh segments, and rock sugar into a pot. Add an appropriate amount of water.
6 Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7 Once thickened and the peel turns golden and translucent, remove from heat.
8 Let cool, then stir in honey until well combined.
9 Transfer to an airtight jar. Refrigerate for 1-2 weeks before diluting with warm water to drink.