Grapefruit Rind Tea Food

ROASTED GRAPEFRUIT

Steps:

• Cut the grapefruit in half and thoroughly loosen all sections with a knife. Dry the cut surface with a paper towel.
• Put the sugar in a 10-inch heavy skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and swirl it into the sugar. Continue swirling until the sugar melts and darkens slightly, approximately 3 to 5 minutes; do not let it burn. Immediately add the grapefruit halves, cut sides down, and turn off the heat.
• Move the grapefruit in the pan to coat the surface. Using tongs or two spoons, transfer to serving dishes, cut sides up. Sprinkle with mint and serve immediately.

WARM GRAPEFRUIT TEA

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine juice, honey, cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat; strain and discard solids. Serve with a grapefruit segment or strip of zest.

ROOIBOS TEA AND GRAPEFRUIT-ADE

Steps:

• Brew tea in 2 cups boiling water 4 minutes; strain or remove bag. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, combine sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely, then combine with grapefruit juice and tea in a pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 2 days. Serve over ice, garnished with grapefruit slices.