Citrus Green Tea Lemonade
Cold-brewed citrus green tea meets fresh lemonade and a hint of orange blossom water—the ultimate bright, refreshing summer cooler.
This is lemonade's cooler, more sophisticated cousin. Cold-brewed citrus green tea brings a grassy depth and natural lemon-orange notes that fuse seamlessly with fresh lemonade—no artificial flavors needed.
Cold-brewing the tea overnight extracts its sweetness and citrus oils without any bitterness or astringency. The result is a clean, smooth base that tastes like the tea was made to be iced.
A few drops of orange blossom water add an intoxicating floral perfume that elevates the drink from backyard lemonade to something you'd order at a rooftop bar in summer. Go easy—two or three drops is all you need.
Serve it in a tall glass packed with ice and garnished with lemon wheels and fresh mint. Make a full pitcher for a barbecue or picnic—it disappears fast.
Ingredients
- 3 citrus green tea bags or 3 tbsp loose leaf
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp simple syrup (or honey dissolved in warm water)
- 2–3 drops orange blossom water
- Lemon wheels and fresh mint for garnish
- Ice cubes
How to make it
- 1Cold-brew: place tea bags in cold water and refrigerate 8–12 hours.
- 2Remove tea bags. Stir in lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange blossom water.
- 3Taste and adjust sweetness—add more syrup or lemon as you prefer.
- 4Fill tall glasses with ice. Pour the tea lemonade over ice.
- 5Garnish with lemon wheels and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
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