Ingredients
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For the Passion Tea Concentrate:
- 4 cups water
- 4 Tazo Passion tea bags (or similar hibiscus tea blend)
For the Passion Tea Lemonade:
- 2 cups brewed passion tea, cooled
- 2 cups lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
- 2-4 tablespoons simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
- Lemon slices for garnish
For Homemade Simple Syrup (optional):
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For Homemade Lemonade (optional):
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 5-6 lemons)
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Boil the water: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.
- Steep the tea: Place the passion tea bags in a heat-proof pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes for a robust flavor. Remove the tea bags and discard — don’t squeeze them, as this can release bitter compounds.
- Cool the tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 1-2 hours. For faster cooling, steep with just 2 cups of hot water, then add 2 cups of cold water after steeping.
- Make simple syrup (if using): While the tea cools, combine ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine the drink: In a large pitcher, combine 2 cups of the cooled passion tea, 2 cups of lemonade, 2 tablespoons of simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your passion tea lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more simple syrup if desired. Want it more tart? Add more lemon juice. Prefer a stronger tea flavor? Add more passion tea.
- Serve: Fill tall glasses with ice cubes. Pour the passion tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while perfectly cold and refreshing!
Notes
- Tea strength: For a stronger tea flavor, use 5-6 tea bags or steep for up to 10 minutes. Be careful not to over-steep, which can create bitterness.
- Sweetness level: The amount of simple syrup you need depends on your lemonade’s sweetness. Start with 2 tablespoons and adjust from there.
- Make it sugar-free: Use sugar-free lemonade and liquid stevia or monk fruit instead of simple syrup.
- Batch scaling: This recipe easily doubles or triples for parties. Make extra tea concentrate and store it in the refrigerator.
- Serving tip: The ratio of tea to lemonade can be adjusted to taste. I prefer a 1:1 ratio, but some like it with more tea (2:1) or more lemonade (1:2).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (steeping)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (2 cups)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg