This Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade is a perfect copycat recipe of the famous Starbucks version that you can make at home!
It’s an easy drink to whip up for warm days or whenever you’re craving something cool and caffeine-free. Plus, you can adjust the flavour to your liking and save money by skipping the coffee shop.
Why you'll love this drink
- Easy and budget-friendly: Skip the Starbucks line and save money by making it at home.
- Naturally caffeine-free: A refreshing option you can enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Passion tea – you can change the overall flavour profile of the drink by using a different tea, like hibiscus or berry tea.
- Lemonade – use limeade for extra tang or try raspberry or strawberry lemonade.
- Simple syrup – if you want to reduce the amount of sugar, you can substitute for an artificial sweetener.
How to make Starbucks passion tea lemonade
Step 1: Prep your ingredients.
Gather your ingredients together.
Step 2: Make the simple syrup.
Boil water and pour over sugar in a mason jar. Mix together well, then chill up to 1 hour.
Step 3: Brew the tea.
Add passion tea bag to boiling water and let chill for up to 1 hour.
Step 4: Add ice to a glass.
Fill your glass with some ice.
Step 5: Pour everything into the glass.
Mix chilled passion tea, lemonade and simple syrup together in a tall glass filled with ice.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Add a straw and sip away!
Recipe Tips and Variations
Here are a few easy tips and ways to make this drink your own:
- Adjust the sweetness: Add more or less sweetener depending on your taste, or skip it entirely for a tart version.
- Try it sparkling: Add sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
- Add fruit slices or mint: Garnish with lemon, orange, or a few mint leaves for an extra-refreshing touch.
Frequently asked questions.
Can I make this drink without lemonade?
Yes, you can use water or coconut water for a lighter version, or mix in orange juice for a different twist.
How many pumps of sweetener are in a passion tea lemonade?
At Starbucks, a grande Passion Tea Lemonade typically has 4 pumps of liquid cane sugar. You can adjust the amount at home depending on how sweet you like it.
Can I drink Starbucks passion tea lemonade while pregnant?
Yes, the drink is caffeine-free and generally considered safe during pregnancy. However, it does contain herbal ingredients like hibiscus, so it’s always best to check with your healthcare provider if you have any concerns.
How to store this drink
Store: Store any brewed chilled passion tea in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade {Copycat}
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups passion tea, chilled or hibiscus/berry tea
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 1 tbsp simple syrup
Simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- To make simple syrup, bring water to a boil and pour over sugar in a mason jar. Mix together well, then chill up to 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, add passion tea bag to boiling water and let chill for up to 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, mix chilled passion tea, lemonade and 2 tbsp simple syrup together in a tall glass filled with ice. Enjoy!
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Comments & Reviews
Griffanzo says
Good ratio (lemonade/passion tea)
I skip the simple sugar and use 1-2 pumps of Torani sugar free vanilla syrup.