Description
This Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat recipe offers a refreshing and vibrant drink combining hibiscus and rose hip fruit tea with fresh lemon juice and a touch of natural sweetness. Perfect for a hot day or as a bright, tangy beverage to serve to guests, this homemade version is easy to prepare and much more cost-effective than the store-bought option.
Ingredients
Scale
Tea Base
- 3 Tazo Passion Tea bags (or other fruit tea containing hibiscus and rose hip)
- 2 liters boiling water (about 8 cups)
Lemonade Mix
- 5 lemons (juice only)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey (substitute with maple syrup, agave, or stevia if desired)
To Serve
- 3 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a large heat-safe pitcher, steep the 3 tea bags in 2 liters of boiling water. Allow the tea to brew until the water cools to at least warm, about 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Chill the Tea: Place the brewed tea in the refrigerator and let it chill for approximately 1 hour. For an even better flavor, you can brew the tea the night before and keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
- Prepare the Lemonade Blend: In a blender, combine the juice of 5 lemons with 1/4 cup of liquid honey or your preferred sweetener. Blend the mixture until it is smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Combine Tea and Lemonade: Pour the sweetened lemon juice mixture into the chilled tea pitcher, then add 3 cups of ice cubes to the mixture.
- Mix and Serve: Stir the contents well to evenly blend the flavors. Pour the passion tea lemonade into glasses, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- You can substitute the honey for other sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar, or a calorie-free option like stevia depending on dietary preferences.
- For stronger flavor, allow the tea to steep longer before removing the tea bags.
- The tea can be brewed ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours for convenience.
- Adjust lemon and sweetener quantities to taste for more tartness or sweetness.
- Use cold water instead of ice cubes if preferred to avoid diluting the drink.
