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A closeup of a glass of grapefruit green tea with grapefruit wedges and a paper straw. There are whole fruits in the background and another glass.
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Grapefruit Green Tea Sparkler

This bubbly green tea drink is light, refreshing, and packed with citrusy flavor. A perfect treat for warm weather or anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Diet Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 7kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1 green tea bag
  • 1 fresh grapefruit
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener (optional)
  • 1 cup sparkling water
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Make the Tea: Heat water in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and add the green tea bag. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Prepare the Grapefruit: 1) Zest half of the grapefruit to achieve around 1 teaspoon of zest. 2) Cut the grapefruit in half and juice the zested half. 3) Cut the remaining half into slices.
    A hand holds a knife, cutting a grapefruit on a cutting board.
  • Prepare Glasses: Arrange grapefruit slices into 2 glasses. Add ice to the glasses until they are half filled.
  • Finish the Juice: Remove tea bag from the water and discard. Add the grapefruit zest and juice. Stir in sweetener. Pour this juice into each glass, filling them halfway.
    A green tea mixture is being poured into a glass with ice and grapefruit slices. There is a grapefruit in the background.
  • Make it Sparkle: Top each glass with sparkling water. Add a mint or basil sprig for a pop of color.
    Bubbly sparkling water is being poured into a glass with a grapefruit green tea mixture.

Notes

Optional: Add 1/4 inch of fresh ginger or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of dried ground ginger to the green tea as it seeps. Be sure to remove the ginger piece before adding the grapefruit juice.
Nutritional estimates are for zero-calorie sweeteners.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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