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Glasses of green tea lemonade with lemons for summer

Green Tea Lemonade Recipe​

A refreshing blend of green tea and fresh lemon juice—naturally sweetened, perfect for hydration, and a smart alternative to sugary drinks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 25
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 green tea bags (or 2 teaspoons loose green tea)
  • 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1 cup cold water or ice Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer (not boiling), then add the green tea bags or loose tea.
    Boiling water in a saucepan with two green tea bags steeping on a stovetop for green tea lemonade
  2. Steep for 2–3 minutes, then remove tea bags or strain out leaves.
    Hand removing a green tea bag from a saucepan of brewed tea for preparation green tea lemonade
  3. Stir in honey or sweetener while the tea is warm, adjusting to your taste.
    Hand drizzling honey into a saucepan of warm brewed green tea while stirring with a spoon for preparation green tea lemonade
  4. Add the fresh lemon juice and stir well.
    Hand squeezing fresh lemon juice into a saucepan of sweetened green tea while stirring with a spoon for preparation green tea lemonade recipe
  5. Pour in 1 cup cold water (or add ice cubes) to chill.
    Hand pouring cold water from a glass measuring cup into a saucepan of green tea mixture for preparation green tea lemonade recipe
  6. Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with lemon slices and mint.

Notes

For more flavor, try adding sliced peaches, berries, or fresh herbs like basil. Adjust sweetness and tartness to your liking.