Description
A refreshing Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade recipe combining hibiscus and passion fruit tea with tart lemonade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (946 ml) water, preferably filtered or bottled for best flavor
- 2 Tazo Iced Passion Tea Bags (hibiscus, lemongrass, apple blend)
- 4 cups (946 ml) lemonade (choose based on sweetness preference)
- Lemon slices, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring 4 cups (946 ml) of water to a rolling boil using a stovetop or an electric kettle. Ensure water reaches a full boil to fully extract tea flavors.
- Step 2: Place 2 Tazo Iced Passion Tea Bags in a heatproof pitcher. Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Let steep for 5 to 10 minutes, tasting at around 8 minutes to check preferred strength.
- Step 3: Remove tea bags gently without squeezing to avoid bitterness and maintain a smooth flavor.
- Step 4: Pour 4 cups (946 ml) of lemonade into the pitcher with the brewed tea. Stir thoroughly to combine, creating the characteristic tart-sweet balance.
- Step 5: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tea lemonade mixture over the ice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Room Temperature: Store passion tea lemonade in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day; avoid direct sunlight or heat.
- Refrigeration: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir gently before serving to refresh flavors.
- Freezing: Freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator before use.
- For stronger tea flavor, steep an extra tea bag for an additional 5 minutes.
- If lemonade is too sweet, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh-squeezed lemon juice during mixing to balance tartness.
- Allow the steeped tea mixture to cool for 10 minutes before adding ice to avoid quick dilution of flavors.
- Use fresh lemon slices for garnish; avoid dried lemon slices to maintain flavor clarity.
- For a herbal variation, substitute chamomile tea instead of passion tea.
- Serve with crunchy cucumber slices or a fresh green salad.
- Pair with pita chips or quinoa tabbouleh for added texture.
- Use the tea lemonade as a base for fruit punch or a spritzer.
- Pour into popsicle molds to make refreshing frozen treats.
- Top with fresh mint leaves or a splash of sparkling water.
- Add a hint of rosemary for an aromatic twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Not specified
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified