Description
This Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade copycat recipe combines the refreshing flavors of hibiscus and rose hip tea with tangy lemon juice and a touch of honey for sweetness. Perfectly chilled and lightly sweetened, this vibrant beverage is ideal for a sunny day or as a delightful thirst quencher any time.
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 maple syrup, agave, or stevia, if desired)
To Serve
- 3 cups ice cubes
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a large heat-safe pitcher, add the tea bags to 2 liters of boiling water. Let the tea steep for at least 10 minutes to extract the rich flavors from the hibiscus and rose hip blend.
- Cool the Tea: Remove the tea bags and allow the brewed tea to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour. For best flavor, you can brew the tea the night before and refrigerate it overnight.
- Prepare the Lemonade Mixture: While the tea chills, add the juice of 5 lemons and 1/4 cup liquid honey (or your preferred sweetener) to a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring the honey dissolves completely for balanced sweetness.
- Combine Tea and Lemonade: Pour the blended lemon and honey mixture into the pitcher containing the cold tea. Add 3 cups of ice cubes to the pitcher to cool the drink further and dilute it slightly for ideal refreshment.
- Serve: Stir the tea lemonade well to blend all flavors. Pour into individual glasses, garnish with lemon slices if desired, and serve chilled for a refreshing and vibrant drink experience.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup, agave nectar, or stevia for alternative sweetening options.
- For stronger tea flavor, allow the tea to steep longer or use additional tea bags.
- Chilling the tea overnight enhances the drink’s flavor and makes it perfectly cold.
- Add sparkling water instead of still water for a fizzy version of this lemonade.
- Adjust sweetness and lemon juice according to personal taste preferences.
