Honey Grapefruit Cucumber Thyme Tea

4g protein · 15 min · 347 kcal

Honey Grapefruit Cucumber Thyme Tea

Start your morning off on the right note with this deliciously warming Honey Grapefruit Cucumber Thyme Tea that's good for you!

15 min1 serving347 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 grapefruit, freshly-squeezed
  • 1 cucumber, peeled + chopped
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs ((See Notes!))
  • peeled skin of grapefruit
  • 3-4 Tbsps raw honey
  • 1/2 lime, freshly-squeezed
  • Grapefruit cut into wedges
  • Sliced cucumber

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- TO MAKE THE TEA: ---

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes. Add the peels of the grapefruit, freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice, and thyme sprigs, and let it boil for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let everything steep (with a pot cover lid) for 5-6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Once fully steeped, add in the honey and stir until combined.

  4. 4

    To serve, pour the tea mixture (discarding of the grapefruit skin and thyme sprigs) carefully into mug(s) and add freshly chopped grapefruit wedges + cucumber slices as garnish, if desired.

  5. 5

    Sip and enjoy!

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