Passion Tea Lemonade Tangy Fruity Refreshment

Passion Tea Lemonade is a refreshing blend of floral fruit and hint of warm spices perfect for quenching your summer thirst.

This recipe was inspired by Starbucks popular passion tea lemonade. However, this version skips the refined sugar entirely in favor of honey which plays up the subtle lemongrass and cinnamon flavors.

What kind of tea to use for Passion Tea Lemonade

Starbucks uses Teavana Passion Tango tea which according to their website is

"WATER, HIBISCUS FLOWERS, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, CINNAMON, APPLE, LICORICE ROOT, LEMONGRASS, FRUIT JUICE EXTRACT"

Starbucks owns Teavana now and the closest you can buy at the store is Hibiscus Spice.

But, there are a variety of similar teas you can use instead such as: Tazo Passion Tea or Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger.

Where to find Lemongrass

Personally, I get mine from my garden planted between the pomegranate tree and rosemary bush. It is a pretty perennial clumping grass, at least here in California. Since it is a tropical plant, it is often an annual in colder climates.

Some grocery stores may carry fresh lemongrass stalks, but you are more likely to find lemongrass paste in tubes with the other fresh herbs. Or you could look for dried lemongrass with the herbs or teas or order online.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

 

• 5 ¼ cups water (divided use)
• 4 flavored hibiscus tea bags (see note)
• ¼ cup honey (preferably local)
• 4 inch lemongrass (finely chopped)
• 2 small cinnamon sticks
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• Ice (to serve)
• Fresh lemon slices (optional)
• Sprigs of fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

 

• Bring four cups water to a bowl in a teapot or saucepan. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Allow tea bags to steep for several minutes.
• Prepare infused simple syrup: combine ¼ cup water, honey, lemongrass, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mixture starts to thicken, about 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 chilled glasses with ice then add the sweetened tea mixture. Add garnish (optional) and serve.

Notes

Suggestions for hibiscus tea:

• Teavana Hibiscus Spice
• Tazo Passion Tea
• Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger.

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Until next time, happy eating!
~Audrey