Looking for a refreshing summertime drink but don’t want to spend a lot? Then this copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade recipe is for you! Flavored ice teas are perfect for cooling off and so easy to make at home.
Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
I love cooling down with refreshing iced tea and lemonade when it’s hot outside. And pulling through the drive-through at my local coffee shop is convenient, but it can be expensive.
When I’m trying to stick to a budget, making my own copycat drink at home is the perfect solution.
Making this passion tea lemonade Starbucks copycat recipe is simple and only requires a few easy-to-find ingredients like Tazo passion tea bags. I keep a box in my pantry so I’m prepared anytime I’m in the mood for a refreshing glass of tea.
Why Make This Recipe
- Save Money – At almost $5 a pop for a specialty drink at a coffee shop, you can save a lot of money making drinks at home.
- Mix and Serve – Make one serving or several at a time. The leftover tea and lemonade can be stored in the fridge for several days.
- Serve a Crowd – This recipe can be doubled or tripled for the perfect party drink.
Ingredient Notes
- Passion Tea Bags – Available in your local grocery store or online this ingredient is the secret to this copycat tea.
- Hibiscus Leaves – Considered a superfood, Hibiscus adds color and flavor.
- Lemonade – Premade lemonade makes this recipe so easy to make.
How To Make Passion Tea Lemonade
Get the full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, switch off the heat and add in the tea bags and hibiscus leaves and lets steep for 15 for at least minutes.
- Discard tea bags and hibiscus, and let the cool.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill a glass with half lemonade and half passion tea and top with ice or frozen fruit.
How To Make Instant Pot Passion Tea Lemonade
- To prepare the tea place water, tea bags and hibiscus leaves into the instant pot.
- Close, seal, select pressure cook / manual at high pressure for 3 minutes followed by a natural pressure release.
- Discard the tea bags and hibiscus, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill a glass with half lemonade and half passion tea and top with ice or frozen fruit.
Tips For Success
- Remove the tea bags once they’ve steeped for 15-minutes or they will become bitter.
- Store tea and lemonade separately and mix just before serving.
Variations
- Make it Lighter – Use a light lemonade for a drink with less sugar.
- Swap the Tea – Follow the same concept but use different flavored tea bags.
- Add Simple Syrup or Sugar – If you like your drink a little sweeter, add a bit of simple syrup or sugar.
- Add Honey – To make the dink more naturally sweet, add some honey or a touch of maple syrup.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Buy Tea On Sale – Tea bags can be stored indefinitely so buy them on sale and store them in the pantry.
- Buy Frozen Lemonade – Frozen lemonade is available at a fraction of the cost of bottled lemonade and can be kept on hand for whenever the mood strikes to make Passion Tea Lemonade.
Make Ahead And Storage
Prep Ahead – Brew the tea ahead of time so it has plenty of time to cool before you mix your drink.
Store – The tea can be stored in the fridge for about a week. The tea and the lemonade should be stored separately.
FAQs
If you just want one serving, brew a single cup of passion tea and allow it to cool. Mix in a glass with lemonade and serve over ice and enjoy.
If you are a fan of hot tea, try drinking this copycat Starbucks recipe hot.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Get The Passion Tea Lemonade Starbucks Recipe:
Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
Ingredients
- 8 cups (1.89L) water
- 5 Tazo Passion Tea bags
- Pinch hibiscus leaves optional
- 8 cups (1.89L) lemonade
- Ice for serving
Instructions
Stovetop Version
- Bring water to the boil in a saucepan, switch off the heat and add in the tea bags, hibiscus leaves (if using). Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Discard tea bags and hibiscus leaves, let cool and then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with half lemonade and half passion tea and add in ice or frozen fruit.
Instant Pot Version
- To prepare the tea, place water, tea bags and hibiscus leaves (if using) into the Instant Pot insert.
- Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, select pressure cook / manual at high pressure for 3 minutes. When done, allow for a natural pressure release.
- Remove the tea bags and hibiscus and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with half lemonade and half passion tea and add in ice or frozen fruit.
Notes
- Remove the tea bags once the 15-minute steep time has passed or they will become bitter.
- Keep the tea and the lemonade separate and mix just before serving.
- Storage – Passion Tea Lemonade can be stored in the fridge for about a week.
- There are 5 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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