Iced Green Tea Lemonade Recipe
This iced green tea lemonade recipe is made with brewed green tea, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup. It’s light, tangy, naturally sweetened, and delicious served over ice.
Ingredients
- 2 green tea bags or 2 teaspoons loose-leaf green tea
- 2 ¼ cups hot water
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice adjust to your preference
- ½ cup maple syrup OR agave/honey (if not vegan), adjust to your preference
- 3 cups cold filtered water
Instructions
- Bring 2 ¼ cups of water just to a boil, then remove from heat and let it sit for about 1 minute. Add the green tea bags and steep for 2–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
- Stir the brewed green tea, lemon juice, maple syrup, and cold water together in a pitcher.
- Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or sweetener if needed.
- Chill until cold or serve right away over plenty of ice.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon or two more of lemon juice for a bit more tartness.
- If you prefer a stronger tea flavor, use 3 green tea bags instead of 2.
- Steeping green tea too long or in boiling water can make it bitter. Use hot water, not boiling water, and steep for 2–4 minutes.
- Optional add-ins: fresh mint, raspberries, strawberries, peach slices, lemon rounds, or sparkling water.
Nutrition
Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.1mg
