Why wait in line at Starbucks when one of the best drinks on their menu – Starbucks Passion Tea – can be made at home.
Sweet, full of ‘passionate’ tea flavors, cold, and refreshing, this drink is perfect for serving on the patio, at the poolside, or on the front porch on a hot day. Save time and money by making this homemade passion fruit tea. The kids will love this drink, it would even be good to sell at an upscale lemonade stand!
Copycat Starbucks Passion Fruit Lemonade
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Best Copycat Drink
- This drink recipe is the best for quenching that summer thirst. With the correct ingredients and a little cooling time, a copycat tea with a little tang and a little sweetness will make those hot sweltering summer days more bearable.
- The other great thing about this lemonade is that there is no need to get in the car and wait in line at the local Starbucks. Portions can be made for the whole family and guests. They will love it. It is so addictively sweet and refreshing.
Ingredients & Variations
TEA Use Tazo passion tea bags for this recipe. This tea has no caffeine (making it great to serve to kids). The ingredients are hibiscus flowers, orange peel, rose hips, and lemongrass. There are so many lush tropical flavors in this tea.
LEMONADE A few ounces of lemonade are all that is needed to give this cold-brewed tea a little extra punch. Try this summer lemonade recipe as the lemonade addition. Or buy any flavor of lemonade from the local supermarket.
VARIATIONS Add some crushed ice to this drink, some coconut water, lemon wedges, or other fruit for a fun twist!
How to Make a Copycat Passion Tea
Summer is calling with this thirst-quenching drink!
- Boil water and add tea bags, sugar, and vanilla to steep.
- Remove tea bags and refrigerate (per recipe below).
- Add ice and lemonade. Shake well.
To serve add a lemon wedge to the rim and a straw for a fun presentation!
Tips for Ice Cold Lemonade
- It is important to add the tea bags while the water is still hot to steep as much flavor out as possible. But be sure not to boil the water with the tea bags in it!
- Let the tea bags sit in the hot water and allow it to steep. When done, allow the tea to cool in the refrigerator for at least an hour before adding the lemonade.
- To make this tea a little sweeter, add sweeteners like honey, sugar, or maple syrup while the tea is warm, and then stir them in.
More Refreshing Lemonade Drinks
- CopyCat Red Robin’s Freckled Strawberry Lemonade – this will tame that summer heat.
- Spiked Blue Raspberry Lemonade recipe – so easy to make.
- Sparkling Berry Lemonade – this one has a little kick to it.
- Moscato Strawberry Lemonade Recipe – cool!
Copycat Starbucks Passion Fruit Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 Tazo Passion Tea Bags
- 16 ounces water
- 4 ounces lemonade
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Boil water.
- Remove from heat add tea bags, sugar and vanilla.
- Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Add ice to a tall closable container. Add 8 ounces tea and 2 ounces of lemonade per serving. Shake well to mix.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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This is my favorite summer time drink!! YUM!
Thanks! More of these, pls.