Iced Green Tea Lemonade

This homemade iced green tea lemonade recipe is light, tangy, naturally sweetened, and super refreshing—the ultimate drink to cool off on a hot summer day.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Course: Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Julie Gaeta

Equipment

Small saucepan
Lemon squeezer

Ingredients

2 ¼ cups water for brewing tea
2 green tea bags OR 2 teaspoons loose-leaf green tea
⅔ cup lemon juice adjust to your preference, I highly recommend freshly-squeezed for flavor
½ cup maple syrup OR agave/honey (if not vegan!), adjust to your preference
3 cups cold filtered water to add to the pitcher
Optional add-ins/toppings: fresh mint, berries, or peach slices

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Instructions

Bring 2 ¼ cups of water just to a boil, then let it sit for about 1 minute. Add the green tea bags, cover, and steep for 2-4 minutes. Remove tea bags. Let cool to room temp (or pour over ice to speed it up).
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled green tea, lemon juice, maple syrup, and filtered cold water. Stir well until fully combined. Taste at room temp and add more sweetener for a sweeter drink, or more lemon juice if you like it tangier.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice and garnish with fresh mint, berries, or peach slices if desired.

Notes

I like to add a bit more of a lemonade kick and add a tablespoon or two more of lemon juice. But that’s the great thing about this drink— you can make it exactly how you love it!
Steep green tea for 2–3 minutes for a lighter taste or up to 4 minutes for a bolder flavor—any longer can turn it bitter.

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