Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade
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Life is not complete without the refreshing flavors in this Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade recipe. This simple recipe brings you the perfect combination of tangy passion fruit flavors and the tart flavor of lemonade, and it tastes just like your favorite drink from Starbucks.
Making it at home, using simple ingredients allows you to enjoy your favorite summer drink on a hot summer day at a fraction of the cost.
If you purchase shaken passion tea lemonade from several different Starbucks, you may have noticed that they do not always taste the same. Why is that you ask? There are a lot of variables, and I have been told different recipes from different baristas!
Everyone also has a slightly different way of making this refreshing drink, so it makes it tricky to perfectly recreate. Then factor in that you cannot purchase the same lemonade that Starbucks uses, and it will never be exactly the same…but this is pretty dang close!
I was originally told that they mix equal parts passion tea and lemonade, but that was too strong. Do you remember when I made the Passion Tea Lemonade Cocktail, and I said it tasted better after it sat for a few minutes?
That’s because the ice needed to melt a bit to tone it down. Now we know!
I originally shared this recipe June 2014. Updated July 2023.
What you’ll need
I have continued playing around with this recipe until I got it exactly the way I wanted it, and as close to the Starbucks version as I can.
- Tazo Passion Tea bags
- Boiling hot water
- Lemonade – my easy homemade lemonade recipe or your favorite store-bought brand.
- Simple Syrup – make your own simple syrup or add raspberry, cherry, or strawberry flavors.
- Ice
- Fresh lemon for garnish
Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below
How to make Passion Tea Lemonade
Brew the passion tea: Bring 8-ounces of water to a boil and pour it over a Tazo Passion Tea bag in a heat-safe glass. Let it steep for about 5 minutes, remove the tea bag and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
Prepare the lemonade: Pour 4-ounces of your favorite lemonade into a glass jar or container with a lid.
Mix the tea and lemonade: Combine the brewed passion tea and lemonade in the glass jar with a handful of ice. Shake well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed.
Sweeten to taste: Add simple syrup or a flavored syrup to the mixture. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference. Stir until the sweetener is combined.
Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup for half sweetened, or 2 tablespoons for sweet drinks.
To serve: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the passion tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lemon wedge.
Do you see why this is a summer favorite cold beverage that I never get tired of? Oh wait did I say summer, I meant year-round favorite cold drink!
Can I make a large batch of Passion Tea Lemonade?
Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Pour into a large glass container or pitcher, add 4 tea bags.
Let it steep for about 5 minutes, remove the tea bags and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
Add 2-cups of lemonade, and 4 to 8 tablespoons of simple syrup. Stir to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
What is Tazo Passion Tea?
Tazo Passion Tea is a popular herbal tea blend known for its vibrant red color and unique flavor profile. It is often used in recipes and drinks, including Passion Tea Lemonade Popsicles and Passion Tea Lemonade Bundt Cake.
It is made from a combination of hibiscus flowers, rose hips, orange peel, and passion fruit flavoring. The blend is known for its tangy and fruity taste with floral undertones. It does not contain any caffeine, making it a great option for those who prefer caffeine-free beverages.
How do you store passion tea lemonade?
Store passion tea lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days for optimal taste. When storing leftover lemonade, strain out ice cubes with a slotted spoon to avoid diluting the drink.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
It’s best to prepare the passion tea and lemonade mixture ahead of time and keep them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, combine the chilled tea and lemonade over ice to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant.
Can I use alternative sweeteners?
Yes, you can use sweeteners such as stevia, agave syrup, or maple syrup to sweeten the drink. Adjust the amount according to your taste preference, starting with a small quantity and gradually adding more as needed.
To make your passion tea lemonade sugar-free, use Florida’s Natural Sugar-free Lemonade sweetened with stevia.
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Passion Tea Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 Tazo passion tea bag
- 1 cold cold water
- 5 ounces lemonade chilled
- 1 – 2 tablespoons simple syrup plain or flavored
- ice cubes
- lemon slice or wedge to garnish
Instructions
- Brew the passion tea: Bring 8-ounces of water to a boil and pour it over a Tazo Passion Tea bag in a heat-safe glass. Let it steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
- Prepare the lemonade: Pour 4-ounces of your favorite lemonade into a glass jar or container with a lid.
- Mix the tea and lemonade: Combine the brewed passion tea and lemonade in the glass jar with a handful of ice. Shake well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed.
- Sweeten to taste: Add simple syrup or a flavored syrup to the mixture. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference. Stir until the sweetener is combined. Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup for half sweetened, or 2 tablespoons for sweet drinks.
- To serve: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the passion tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lemon wedge.
Notes
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 Tazo Passion Tea bags
- 2 cups lemonade
- 4 to 8 tablespoons simple syrup
- Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Add 4 tea bags and allow to steep for five minutes.
- Remove the tea bags, and allow the tea to cool then pour into a large container or big pitcher. Stir to combine.
- Chill until ready to use.
- Store passion tea lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days for optimal taste. When storing leftover lemonade, strain out ice cubes with a slotted spoon to avoid diluting the drink.
- To make ahead of time: It’s best to prepare the passion tea and lemonade mixture ahead of time and keep them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, combine the chilled tea and lemonade over ice to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant.
- Yes, you can use sweeteners such as stevia, agave syrup, or maple syrup to sweeten the drink. Adjust the amount according to your taste preference, starting with a small quantity and gradually adding more as needed.
- To make your passion tea lemonade sugar-free, use Florida’s Natural Sugar-free Lemonade sweetened with stevia.
ALert, alert! Step away from the Passion Tea… haha
It’s late here and now all I want is a huge glass of this over ice! YUM and looking forward to the other recipes too. Pinned! xo
I blame being a mom and a blogger for my inability to preform math operations. My brain is fried!! (at least that’s my story and I’m sticking to it! :)) This drink sounds awesomely refreshing – and since we’re in the triple digits, I’m thinking I need to make this soon! The bundt cake looks scrumptious too!!!
*perform …. obviously it affects my ability to spell too!! :o)
This tea sounds so refreshing with the lemonade, too! Great use for simple syrup. 🙂 Pinning!
I love the look/sound of the lemonade tea mix but the fact that you turned it into a bundt cake is just too awesome. I will give this recipe a try for sure, will be nice for those hot summer cook outs!
Thank you so much Kristina and Millie. 🙂
Oh it looks so good. Thanks for including the DIY and recipe. I want to try. Can’t wait for the cake recipe. It looks so good. I enjoyed meeting you. I came by from Best of the weekend. I am following you now so I don’t forget to come back for that recipe! LOL.
Have a great weekend,
Sherry
Thank you Sherry. The recipe for the cake has already been posted. 🙂 I hope you like it!!
I so love this and you have to order a venti to get any tea they put so much ice in it. Making it at home.