There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a tall glass of iced peach green tea lemonade. This copycat Starbucks version is a bit lighter, using all natural flavor, no sugar, fresh peach juice, light lemonade and Jade Citrus Mint Tea, a flavorful green tea.
Starbucks ingredients for this peach tea lemonade recipe; has to be green tea, and it should have notes of lemon verbena, spearmint, lemongrass with a lovely splash of lemonade.
If you are a fan of copycat Starbucks recipes, then you need to try my Starbucks Coffee Cake, this Passion tea lemonade or my Maple Pumpkin Scones. All of these recipes are spot on!
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- Save $$ and Time | For about the price of one beverage at Starbucks you can purchase all of the ingredients to make gallons (okay, maybe not — but a lot) of this DIY Starbucks recipe.
- Low Sugar | No added refined sugar and not much sugar from the peach juice.
- EASY! Make up some of the green tea concentrate and you are ready to go!
If you use Teavana’s Jade Citrus Mint tea you capture the essence of this tea in these green tea bags! I have it on good authority that this is the tea they use.
Key Ingredients
- Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea | I’m not a huge fan of green tea, mainly because it quickly gets bitter. They key to brewing great green tea, is to just brew it a couple of minutes. Green tea does not have much caffeine, but it does have a little. Be sure to cool the hot tea before making this copycat recipe.
- Real Peach Juice | I used all-natural peach nectar, no sugar added. Many recipes use peach syrup, or you can use fresh peaches, smashing them in the bottom of the glass. For the best peach flavor I suggest fresh peaches or peach juice.
- Lemonade | I used Simply Lite Lemonade, made with Stevia so this becomes a skinnier low calorie drink too!
- Ice Cubes | It wouldn’t be an iced green tea recipe without ice cubes! About a cup of ice should do it.
- Garnish | Garnish with a fresh slice of peach and a sprig of mint.
How to Make Starbucks Peach Green Tea
First you need to brew your tea. Start with ½ – 1 cup of water (I love using filtered water, I believe it does make a difference) and bring to a gentle simmer. Pour hot water over the tea bag and allow to steep 2-3 minutes, no longer. Remove tea bags, then place in fridge to cool.
Fresh Tips
- Make up a bunch of the green tea concentrate ahead of time and keep in your fridge. That way you can make this popular drink likkity split!
- Add a sprig or two of mint to your hot water while steeping the tea, for an even mintier tea.
In a large glass filled with ice, pour the green tea over ice, then the pour the lemonade and the peach juice.
Give it all a stir and take a sip, adjust with a splash of peach juice or lemonade.
Serve with fresh peach and lemon slices, and a sprig of mint for a truly beautiful iced tea drink!
Variations & Substitutions
- Real Peaches? Can’t get your hands on peach juice, make your own! In the bottom of a glass, muddle or mash 2-3 sliced and peeled fresh peaches.
- Use any green tea of your choosing! Just don’t brew too long, look at the instructions on the package for how long to steep your green tea.
- Out of Lemonade? Squeeze fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon) into the glass and either add a tablespoon of sugar and stir until dissolved. Or add a touch of simple syrup, try my homemade liquid cane sugar or you can even use maple syrup.
- Shaken, not Stirred | If you prefer a bit frothier drink, then pour all of the ingredients in a large mason jar, cover and give it a few good shakes. You can do the same in a cocktail shaker, but the mason jar is less fussy and I am all about less fussy!
- Make it Stronger | Instead of one tea bag add two when brewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starbucks did discontinue their peach and mango syrups, but have no fear, you can make this delicious drink with this easy homemade recipe
According to the Starbucks website there is 75 calories in the Starbucks peach green tea lemonade recipe and 17.3 grams of sugar. My version has a lower sugar content by using a lighter lemonade – at 73 calories and 16 grams of sugar and is all natural.
Yes! In a 16 ounce serving there is 40 mg of caffeine, when compared to a cup of coffee which has 150 mg. So it’s lighter than most caffeinated drinks.
Recommended Equipment
- Teavana Jade Citrus Mint Tea | Not really equipment is it, but it’s kind of a must to make this delicious Starbucks drink.
- Glasses | Use your favorite tall glasses and build the iced tea right in the glass! Or use a large mason jar, shake and pour. Love these recycled glasses.
- Fun Straws | I love using straws with a pretty drink, I discovered these glass straws from World Market (only $5 for a set of 6).
Do not steep your tea bag longer than 2-3 minutes in hot water. This will yield optimal green tea flavor without bitterness.
Iced Green Peach Tea by the Pitcher
- Brew and chill 32-48 ounces of Jade Citrus Mint Tea (using 8-10 tea bags)
- To a pitcher add, chilled green tea, 32 ounces of peach nectar, 32 ounces of lemonade
- Stir well, pour over ice so as not to dilute. Garnish with fresh sliced peaches, mint and lemon slices.
I hope the next time you want a refreshing peach lemonade, that you will consider this iced tea lemonade to be a good idea. This easy recipe is great for tea lovers and Starbucks lemonade lovers alike.
More favorite summer drinks
- Blueberry Limeade (or Lemonade)
- Pink Vodka Lemonade
- Arnold Palmer Drink (from my friend at Feast + West)
- Watermelon Lemonade (from my friend at The Speckled Palate)
- How to Make a Homemade Strawberry Refresher
- Watermelon Slush
My favorite summer desserts
- Blueberry Pancake Bundt Cake
- Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
- Peach Dump Cake (a quick peach cobbler with fresh peaches)
- Lemon Dump Cake Recipe
- Lemonade Bundt Cake
Well that is how to make Starbucks Peach Green Tea — I hope you love it, if you did, would you share your creation on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest? And be sure to comment below!
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Ingredients
- 4-8 ounces Jade Citrus Mint Tea brewed and cooled (or your favorite green tea)
- 4 ounces Peach juice peach juice (try and find 100% juice)
- 4 ounces Lemonade I like Simply Lemonade (or Simply Lite), try limeade too
- 1 cup ice cubes best made with filtered water
Instructions
- Pour just boiled water over the tea bag(s) and allow to steep 2-3 minutes, no longer than 4 minutes. Remove tea bags, then place in fridge to cool.
- In a 16-20 ounce glass, fill with ice cubes, then pour over the ice ½-1 cup of Jade citrus mint tea. Add lemonade and top with peach nectar, stir and adjust as necessary.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, slice of lemon and slice of peach.
Notes
(64 ounces = 8 glasses)
- Brew and chill 32-48 ounces of Jade Citrus Mint Tea (using 8-10 tea bags)
- To a pitcher add, chilled green tea, 32 ounces of peach nectar, 32 ounces of lemonade
- Stir well, pour over ice so as not to dilute. Garnish with fresh sliced peaches, mint and lemon slices.
- Real Peaches? Can’t get your hands on peach juice, make your own! In the bottom of a glass, muddle or mash 2-3 sliced and peeled fresh peaches.
- Use any green tea of your choosing! Just don’t brew too long, look at the instructions on the package for how long to steep your green tea.
- Out of Lemonade? Squeeze fresh lemon juice (about half a lemon) into the glass and either add a tablespoon of sugar and stir until dissolved, add water. Or add a touch of simple syrup, try my homemade liquid cane sugar or you can even use maple syrup.
- Shaken, not Stirred | If you prefer a bit frothier drink, then pour all of the ingredients in a large mason jar, cover and give it a few good shakes. You can do the same in a cocktail shaker, but the mason jar is less fussy and I am all about less fussy!
- Make it Stronger | Instead of one tea bag add two when brewing.
Nutrition
Elizabeth
I like finding copycat recipes that are healthier than the originals but taste just as good! This tea-lemonade drink is perfect for serving when entertaining guests on a hot summer’s day.
Thank you!
Ava M
This green tea lemonade is a delightful thirst-quencher! The fruity sweetness and hint of peaches make it the perfect summer sip.
It does!!
Stephanie
Delish! This peach green tea lemonade is such a satisfying and refreshing drink. Was so nice to have a big glass of it after working in the garden during this crazy heatwave.
So perfect! Thanks, Stephanie!
Janessa
This is one of my favorite orders at Starbucks and so I was excited to try this recipe- it definitely met my expectations so now I can enjoy this at home!
Glad to hear that, Janessa! Saves money too!
Tara
Such a refreshing drink! I love that you made it with fresh peach juice. So easy too.
Thank you!
Miska Knezevic
very very very excellent!
Thanks!
Lynn
So delicious! This is going to save me so much money! Thank you!
Yay for yummy and budget friendly!
Nancy
Yummy. Love this recipe. I can finally enjoy Starbucks tea at home
Thank you!
Jess
Love it when I can make recipes at home instead of going out to buy it!
Best of both worlds!
Kristine
I’ve been searching for a good copycat recipe. This was delicious thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
Heather
What a refreshing lemonade drink! I could drink this all year round…not just in the summer time!
For sure!!
nancy
i always find the starbucks drinks wayyy to sweet ! thanks for this lighter version
You are most welcome and I agree!
Sisley White - Sew White
This is such a refreshing drink and is so full of flavour. I absolutely love it.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Shadi
I Made for a gathering and it was a hit, everyone loved it! Will definitely make it again!
So glad you made it by the pitcher, such a fun drink to have around!
Aimee Mars
Such a good copycat recipe! Delicious and love that it only makes 5 minutes to make!
I totally agree!
Tasia ~ two sugar bugs
So refreshing! We’ve had a late summer return of some heat and this peach green tea lemonade has been perfect for cooling off in the afternoon. Thank you for such a great copycat recipe!
It is so perfect in the afternoon!