Description
This Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat recipe blends fruity hibiscus and rose hip tea with fresh lemon juice and honey to create a refreshing, lightly sweetened cold beverage. Ideal for warm days, this homemade version captures the iconic sweet-tart balance of the popular café drink with easy-to-source ingredients and simple preparation.
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 Mixture
- 5 lemons (juice only)
- 1/4 cup liquid honey (substitute maple syrup, agave, or stevia, if desired)
Serving
- 3 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a large heat-safe pitcher, steep the 3 Tazo Passion Tea bags in 2 liters of boiling water. Let the tea brew for at least 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
- Chill the Tea: Allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour or overnight to get a cold and refreshing tea base.
- Prepare Lemon-Honey Blend: Juice 5 lemons and add the lemon juice to a blender along with 1/4 cup of liquid honey (or your preferred sweetener). Blend until smooth to combine the flavors evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the smooth sweetened lemon juice mixture into the chilled tea pitcher, then add 3 cups of ice cubes.
- Serve: Stir the tea and lemonade mixture well to ensure even flavor distribution, pour into glasses, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately for a refreshing drink experience.
Notes
- You can brew the tea the night before and refrigerate to save time.
- Adjust the sweetness by using your preferred sweetener such as maple syrup, agave, or stevia.
- For a more tart flavor, add extra lemon juice to taste.
- Use fruit teas with hibiscus and rose hip for an authentic flavor.
- For a caffeine-free option, ensure the tea bags used are herbal.
