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.
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
By The Pitcher (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.
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, 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.