Some drinks just taste like sunshine. This homemade green tea lemonade is one of them. It's light, refreshing, a little floral, a little tangy, and easy enough to whip up on a lazy afternoon. Whether you're hosting brunch, lounging by the pool, or just craving something that isn't water, this is the sip for you.

Why You'll Love This Green Tea Lemonade

Green tea lemonade hits all the right notes: bright, citrusy lemon meets smooth, floral green tea for a drink that's way more interesting than your average lemonade. Plus, green tea brings a gentle dose of antioxidants and a light caffeine boost, so you get the refreshment AND the perk-up.

The Star of the Show: TWT Jasmine Green Iced Tea

The secret to a truly memorable green tea lemonade starts with a tea built for cold brewing, and that's exactly what our Jasmine Green Iced Tea delivers. Made with smooth green tea leaves and real jasmine petals, this premium iced tea is light, floral, and irresistibly refreshing. It's specially crafted to bring out the perfect chilled flavor without any bitterness, which makes it the ideal base for this lemonade recipe.

Available in pillow bags, tear packs, and loose leaf, you can scale this recipe up for a single pitcher or a whole gathering.

Ingredients You'll Need

This recipe makes about 4 servings (one quart pitcher):

• 1 TWT Jasmine Green Iced Tea Pillow Bag (or about 2 to 3 grams loose leaf per glass)
• ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3 to 4 lemons)
• ¼ cup honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 quart hot water
• 1 quart cold or room-temperature water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint or lemon slices for garnish (optional but pretty)

How to Make Green Tea Lemonade

Step 1: Brew the Jasmine Green Iced Tea

Steep one pillow bag of TWT Jasmine Green Iced Tea in 1 quart of hot water for 5 minutes. Once steeped, remove the pillow bag.

Step 2: Sweeten It Up

While the tea is still warm, stir in the honey or simple syrup until fully dissolved. Doing this while it's warm makes everything blend together beautifully.

Step 3: Add the Lemon

Pour in your freshly squeezed lemon juice and give it a good stir. The aroma alone is enough to brighten any afternoon.

Step 4: Dilute and Chill

Add 1 quart of room-temperature or cold water to the pitcher, stir, and pop it in the fridge until ice cold (about 30 minutes). You can also pour it directly over ice for an instant chill.

Step 5: Serve and Sip

Pour into a tall glass filled with ice, garnish with fresh mint or a lemon slice, and enjoy. Cheers!

Tips for the Best Green Tea Lemonade

• Use fresh lemons for the brightest flavor (bottled juice just isn't the same)
• Taste before serving and adjust honey or lemon to your liking
• Make it sparkly by swapping half the cold water for sparkling water for a fizzy twist
• Make a big batch with our 80g tear pack, sized to make 3 to 3.5 gallons (perfect for parties, BBQs, or restocking the fridge for the week)

Make It Your Own

Feeling fancy? Try these fun variations:

• Muddle a few strawberries at the bottom of your glass
• Add a splash of elderflower syrup for a floral twist
• Toss in some peach slices for a stone fruit upgrade
• Throw in fresh basil instead of mint for a garden-fresh vibe

Sip Pretty, Live Cozy

Homemade green tea lemonade is one of those simple, joyful drinks that turns an ordinary afternoon into something special. Pour, sip, and soak up the sunshine.

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Happy sipping!