Green Tea Lemonade
60kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water (for steeping)
- 2 green tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4–6 lemons)
- 3 cups cold water
- ice cubes for serving
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
- lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Method
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the green tea bags. Steep for 3–5 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
- Stir the sugar into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea mixture, lemon juice, and 3 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the green tea lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories60kcalCarbohydrates15gSodium1mgPotassium30mgFiber0.2gSugar14gVitamin A5IUVitamin C25mgCalcium7mgIron0.1mg
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor. To make it sugar-conscious, swap sugar for maple syrup, honey, or stevia. Steep green tea only 3–5 minutes to avoid bitterness. Store in the fridge up to 3 days and serve over ice.