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Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe

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by Kathleen Pope Oct 18, 2023

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Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Copycat Recipe with glass filled with bright pink passion iced tea with hibiscus flower nearby.
Pin for Passion Tea Lemonade Concentrate a starbucks copycat recipe with top down shot of glass filled with passion tea lemonade with a twist of lemon, hibiscus flower and half of lemon nearby.

Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade is so refreshing with passion fruit flavors. Today I’m showing you how to make one at home for a fraction of the cost. It is my favorite drink, full of refreshing tart flavor perfect for summertime. This herbal tea will become your favorite summer drink!

Long ago I started making my own hibiscus refreshers and today you are going to learn how to make delicious, nutritious Passion (hibiscus) tea concentrate so you can start making your own at home and saving money too! 

Love Copycat Recipes? Try this Starbucks Coffee Cake, Panera Orange Scones or Starbucks White Hot Chocolate.

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade in glass starbucks cup with fresh hibiscus flour and half of lemon.
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Why You Will Love Starbuck Passion Tea Lemonade recipe

  • Quick and easy concentrate, which means you can pour or shake up your favorite Starbucks drinks anytime you want!
  • Cold drinks are king in the summertime and this one is a simple thirst quencher.

Starting with Tazo Passion Tea we’ll make a Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate first; meaning you can pour yourself a tall, refreshing glass anytime without taking up half the fridge with a big pitcher! Also use in place of Hibiscus Simple Syrup in my Hibiscus Mojito and Healthy Hibiscus Margarita as well! Let’s hear it for Skinny Cocktails!

Simple Ingredients

The full list of ingredients and directions are in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

labeled ingredients for Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate.
  • Tazo Passion Tea Bags or Dried Hibiscus Flowers | Tazo tea ingredients are Hibiscus flowers, citric acid, licorice root, orange peel, cinnamon, rose hips, lemongrass, hibiscus and elderberry extract for color. Try a splash of my homemade elderberry syrup for some great color!
  • Water | Filtered water, cold
  • Mint | Fresh mint is a healthy and flavorful addition to this beautiful iced tea, optional of course
  • Vanilla Extract | This is a recent addition to my Tazo Passion Tea concentrate and so good! Optional, but it really adds to the flavor!

How to Make Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate Recipe

Place 4 cups of water into a medium to large pot, add tea bags and mint and slowly boil water. Once simmering, remove from heat, and cover allowing to steep passion tea bag or hibiscus flowers for 5 minutes. 

After steeping, using a slotted spoon or a sieve or spider, remove mint and tea bags, pressing gently to release all that good stuff. Toss or compost the spent tea and mint. Stir in vanilla extract if using.

Adding fresh mint to the pot of simmering water.
Add fresh mint and tea bags to simmering water
Tazo passion tea bags and mint in hot water.
Allow to steep
Straining the mint and tea bags from the tea for passion tea lemonade.
Strain out solids

At this point you have a delicious, dark red or hot pink hot tea concentrate. Allow to cool completely then store in a tall closeable container.

Pouring cooled passion tea concentrate through funnel into bottle.
Pour concentrate into bottle
Passion tea concentrate in bottle.
Allow to cool completely
Full bottle of passion tea concentrate with fresh mint and dried hibiscus flowers nearby.
Store passion tea concentrate in fridge

Allow to cool, then transfer to a jar or bottle – true confessions, I have a “glass” addiction; I love unique jars, glasses and bottles. I think this is one from a fancy lemonade.

Using a funnel slowly pour Passion Tea Concentrate into 1 liter (33.81 oz) bottle or or equivalent jar, seal and place in fridge until ready to use. 

Now you are ready for a Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Refresher any time you want! Warning, they are addictive!

Starbucks Copycat Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe in glass garnished with lemon wedge, mint and hibiscus flower.

Your hibiscus Passion tea concentrate is made and ready to roll, now what?

Ingredients for Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Drink

  • Ice
  • Lemonade or Limeade | I love Simply Lemonade Lite (made with Stevia, non-GMO), no lemonade concentrate here, available at your local grocery store
  • Passion Tea Concentrate | this is what you made above
  • Cold Water (I like filtered)
  • Mason jar or cocktail shaker, this tool is not required, but gives it that authentic Starbucks, shaken look.

How to Make Iced Passion Tea Lemonade

Pour passion tea concentrate, cold water, light lemonade or limeade and a few ice cubes in a large mason jar or cocktail shaker

Place ice in desired glass(es) and shake, shake it up!! 

Pour over ice into tall glass, enjoy this delicious iced tea lemonade on a hot summer day

Adding Passion tea concentrate to glass.
Add concentrate to glass
Pouring lemonade into jar with concentrate to make passion tea lemonade.
Add lemonade
Adding water to glass for passion tea lemonade.
Add water
Passion tea lemonade in mason jar with ice after shaking.
Shake if desired

That’s the low calorie version, this Passion Tea tastes just as delicious without any lemonade.

Sugar Free Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Use same measurements as above, but squeeze a lime or lemon wedge in place of lemonade/limeade. This will make a naturally sugar free version of Starbucks Passion Tea.

If the pucker factor is too much, either increase the water or sprinkle in a couple of my favorite quick dissolve (purse ready) stevia tablets.

Frothy Tazo Passion Tea Lemonade Starbucks copycat being poured into a jar.

This quick refreshing drink will save you so much money, the flavors are the perfect combination and result in the best glass of iced tea.

Starbuck Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe in glass Starbuck's cup with fresh hibiscus flower and slice of lemon.
Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe

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Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Copycat Recipe with glass filled with bright pink passion iced tea with hibiscus flower nearby.

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Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade in glass starbucks cup with fresh hibiscus flour and half of lemon.

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe

5 from 9 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 1 drink (concentrate to make about 8-12 drinks)
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Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade is so refreshing with passion fruit flavors. Today I’m showing you how to make one at home for a fraction of the cost. It is my favorite drink, full of refreshing tart flavor perfect for summertime. This herbal tea will become your favorite summer drink!

Equipment

  • Bormioli Rocco Bodega Collection Glassware – Set Of 12 Maxi 17 Ounce
  • Tazo Passion Herbal Tea Filterbags, 20 Count (Pack of 6)
  • Swing Top Clear Glass SQUARE Bottle With Airtight Stopper – 33.75 oz (4 Pack) F

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

Passion Tea Concentrate

  • 6-8 tea bags Tazo Passion Tea or 1 cup dried Hibiscus Flowers
  • 34 oz filtered water cold ( 4 ยผ cups – allows for some reduction)
  • 3-6 sprigs of fresh mint (optional)
  • ยฝ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Passion Tea Lemonade

  • 1 cup ice
  • 3-5 ounces Passion tea concentrate Use more for a stronger drink, less for lighter
  • 1-2 ounces lemonade Use your favorite lemonade or limeade, I like Simply Lite Lemonade
  • 1-2 ounces water cold, filtered
  • Garnish: Lemon, Mint, Hibiscus Flower optional
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Instructions

Passion Tea Concentrate

  • Place tea bags (snip paper tags off if desired), mint sprigs into water in pot. Bring to slow simmer, remove from heat, cover and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and mint from water with slotted spoon or sieve and stir in vanilla if using.
  • Allow to cool, then pour through funnel into bottle and store in fridge until ready to use.

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade

  • Pour passion tea concentrate, cold water, lemon or limeade and a few ice cubes in a large mason jar or cocktail shaker). Place ice in desired glass(es). Shake, shake, shake it up!! Pour over ice into tall glass, enjoy! Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.
  • SUGAR FREE REFRESHER | Omit lemonade/limeade and if desired add a squeeze of fresh lime or lemon and a couple tabs of Stevia
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Notes

Adjust the Passion tea concentrate up or down depending on how tart you like it. I like mine pretty tart, so lean more towards 5 ounces of concentrate and a splash of water and lemonade. 
Make up a pitcher for a crowd. Also great as a refreshing aqua de Jamaica, pour in a splash of Passion tea concentrate and cold water and ice, mix and enjoy.
Add a shot of vodka or rum to the refresher for spiked drink, or replace cold water with sparkling seltzer water for a light/skinny cocktail.

Nutrition

Serving: 1glass | Calories: 14kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 37mg
Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade in glass starbucks cup with fresh hibiscus flour and half of lemon.
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  1. Pauline Torres

    Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:42 pm

    What is the measurement of the passion tea concentrate for one drink? I donโ€™t see that.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks for catching that Pauline, I like mine more passion tasting so usually use 3-5 ounces! Iโ€™ll add that!

      Reply
  2. Seema

    Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:41 am

    5 stars
    I was just planning to have friends over this weekend. This is what I will make for us to unwind and have the best time together.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      It’s perfect for having friends over and sipping on the patio!

      Reply
  3. Rachna

    Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought this would be so easy to make. Love the gorgeous colours. So summery and delicious. Thanks.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      So very summery and delicious!

      Reply
  4. Traci

    Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    5 stars
    Super easy to make and super delicious! Now I don’t even have to leave the house and spend money. Thanks for sharing ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      Right, exactly!!

      Reply
  5. Irena

    Tue, Jun 28, 2022 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    So refreshing on a hot day, I love the unique flavor of this tea as well. Thanks for sharing a homemade recipe!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you, so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  6. Dana

    Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Never did I ever think I could whip up and enjoy this beauty refresher at home. Love this recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      And so easy too!

      Reply
  7. Tavo

    Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    5 stars
    The lemonade was so yummy! I am now taking it with my meals!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Perfect to sip with a meal!

      Reply
  8. Mirlene

    Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I usually order this when I go to Starbucks but now I can make my own Passion Lemonade! Saves me money and worth making a pitcher in this hot weather!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      So very true, I’m all about supporting businesses, but it’s also nice to save $$ too!

      Reply
  9. Janessa

    Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh m gosh, this recipe is awesome! Such a refreshing drink- I’ll be enjoying this all summer long!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      So glad to hear! You enjoy your summer!

      Reply
  10. Nathan

    Mon, Jun 27, 2022 at 12:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love these Starbucks drinks but they’re so expensive, love to have the option to make it myself from home! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 29, 2022 at 12:25 pm

      You are most welcome Nathan!

      Reply
  11. Lynn Spencer

    Tue, May 12, 2020 at 7:14 am

    My daughter is home with us for a while and we both love Starbucks Passion Tea Refreshers…ordering those teabags right now! Thanks friend.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, May 12, 2020 at 8:01 pm

      I hope you try them and LOVE them as much as I do!

      Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Wed, May 20, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      Hope you and your daughter love it!

      Reply
  12. KathleenKathleen

    Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 2:22 pm

    Thank you sweet Miz Helen! Always appreciate kind comments.

    Reply
  13. Miz Helen

    Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    Your Passion Tea look wonderful and so refreshing! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,442 and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply

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