Fresh Homemade Starbucks Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade Recipe Easy and Refreshing
A crisp, refreshing homemade iced peach green tea lemonade that balances tart, sweet, and subtle tea notes. Perfect for sunny afternoons and casual get-togethers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (or frozen peach slices if out of season)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener)
- ½ cup water
- 4 green tea bags (Sencha or Jasmine recommended)
- 4 cups hot water (about 200°F / 93°C)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- ½ cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved) or to taste
- Ice cubes
- Fresh peach slices and lemon wheels for garnish
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Peach Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine sliced peaches, sugar, and water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Cook for 8-10 minutes until peaches soften and syrup thickens slightly. Mash peaches gently with a wooden spoon. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Strain the Syrup: Pour peach mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher. Press pulp gently to extract syrup. Discard solids or save for smoothies. Set syrup aside to cool completely.
- Brew the Green Tea: Heat 4 cups water to about 200°F (93°C). Steep green tea bags for 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength. Remove tea bags and let tea cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Lemonade Base: Mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with simple syrup to taste. Adjust sweetness as preferred.
- Assemble the Drink: In a large pitcher, combine cooled green tea, peach syrup, and lemonade mixture. Stir gently to blend flavors. Adjust sweetness or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour peach green tea lemonade over. Garnish with fresh peach slices, lemon wheels, and mint leaves if using. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Steep green tea for 3-5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Strain peach syrup to avoid gritty bits. Simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in fridge. Chill tea and lemonade mixture before serving to prevent dilution from ice. Variations include using berries or mango instead of peaches, adding sparkling water for fizz, or adding a shot of vodka or peach schnapps for a cocktail.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
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