Once upon a time I went to Starbucks and got their Iced Passion Fruit TeaLemonade and let me say it was the best drink I ever got there! But like most iced Starbucks drinks it was a little too pricey considering the cup was filled to the brim with ice....does that make anyone else mad?! So I went home on Pinterest and found this copycat recipe. I wanted to try it but it was a low sugar option that used sugar alternatives. Call me weird but I like to use plain sugar instead of chemical sugar. I'd rather have a couple extra pounds than be missing a couple extra brain cells cause I am drinking a science project. So I just substituted sugar for it the alternative sweetener. The final result tasted just like the fabulous Starbucks drink, but much more friendly on my budget!
What you need
Tazo Passion Tea (8 bags)
Lemonade (I usually go for tropicana but this stuff was all the store had)
Sugar (if you want a low calorie option try stevia)
So you are going to make the tea concentrate by boiling four cups of water and steeping the eight tea bags.
Boy does this tea smell GOOD! But be careful cause it very easily stains countertops and wooden spoons (lesson learned) You are gonna want this tea concentrate nice and strong. So just let the tea bags steep for 10 - 15 minutes.
Next while the tea is still hot add 2/3 of a cup of sugar.
Mix the sugar till it dissolves.
Let the mixture cool.
Once it's cooled down transfer it to a container and let it chill in the fridge.
Once the concentrate has chilled grab you a glass and get ready to enjoy your yummy treat.
I usually add a couple ice cubes, fill up the glass 2/3 full with lemonade and top it off with the concentrate. But if you like your less tart then by all means make it however you want to!
Enjoy!
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