Our version of the popular Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade skips the refined sugar in favor of an infused simple syrup. Made from honey and lemongrass, the honey syrup plays up the subtle flavors found in the Tazo Passion tea blend.

Passion Tea Lemonade
Passion Tea Lemonade
Passion Tea Lemonade

Passion Tea Lemonade

Passion Tea Lemonade Starbucks copycat recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine lemonade, tea

Ingredients
  

  • 5 1/4 Cups Water, divided into 1/4 cup and 5 cups
  • 4 Tazo Passion tea bags
  • 1/4 Cup Honey, preferably local
  • 4 inch Piece of lemongrass, finely chopped
  • 2 small Cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh lemon juice
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring four cups water to a rapid bowl in a teapot or saucepan. Remove from
    heat and add tea bags. Allow tea bags to steep for several minutes
    before discarding.
  • To prepare the infused simple syrup, combine a quarter cup water, honey,
    lemongrass, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan and place over
    medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated
    through and starts to thicken, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to separate the
    solids from the liquid. Discard solids and set the remaining simple
    syrup aside to cool.
  • Combine the brewed tea, lemon juice, and remaining cup of water in a large
    pitcher. Add infused simple syrup, to taste, and stir to combine.
  • To serve, fill four chilled glasses with ice before adding the sweetened
    iced tea mixture. Garnish with lemon slices and sprigs of fresh mint,
    if using, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Keyword Iced Teaa, lemonade, Starbucks
Passion Tea Lemonade
Passion Tea Lemonade