Brew the passion tea: Bring 8-ounces of water to a boil and pour it over a Tazo Passion Tea bag in a heat-safe glass. Let it steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and let the brewed tea cool to room temperature.
Prepare the lemonade: Pour 4-ounces of your favorite lemonade into a glass jar or container with a lid.
Mix the tea and lemonade: Combine the brewed passion tea and lemonade in the glass jar with a handful of ice. Shake well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed.
Sweeten to taste: Add simple syrup or a flavored syrup to the mixture. Start with a small amount and adjust according to your preference. Stir until the sweetener is combined. Add 1 tablespoon of simple syrup for half sweetened, or 2 tablespoons for sweet drinks.
To serve: Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and pour the passion tea lemonade over the ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon or lemon wedge.
Notes
To make a large batch of Passion Tea Lemonade:
4 cups boiling water
4 Tazo Passion Tea bags
2 cups lemonade
4 to 8 tablespoons simple syrup
Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Add 4 tea bags and allow to steep for five minutes.
Remove the tea bags, and allow the tea to cool then pour into a large container or big pitcher. Stir to combine.
Chill until ready to use.
Store passion tea lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 3 days for optimal taste. When storing leftover lemonade, strain out ice cubes with a slotted spoon to avoid diluting the drink.
To make ahead of time: It’s best to prepare the passion tea and lemonade mixture ahead of time and keep them separately in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, combine the chilled tea and lemonade over ice to keep the flavors fresh and vibrant.
Yes, you can use sweeteners such as stevia, agave syrup, or maple syrup to sweeten the drink. Adjust the amount according to your taste preference, starting with a small quantity and gradually adding more as needed.
To make your passion tea lemonade sugar-free, use Florida’s Natural Sugar-free Lemonade sweetened with stevia.