Copycat Green Tea Lemon Drink
Quench your thirst with this refreshing Copycat Green Tea Lemon Drink, a crisp and invigorating beverage inspired by your favorite café classics. Perfectly balancing the earthy notes of green tea with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice, this drink is naturally sweetened with honey for a light, guilt-free treat—or customize it with your preferred sweetener. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe is served over ice for a cooling boost, making it ideal for hot summer afternoons or a quick mid-day refresh. Garnished with a slice of lemon and optional mint leaves, this hydrating, antioxidant-rich drink not only looks beautiful but also delivers a vibrant burst of flavor in every sip. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying a quiet moment, this homemade green tea lemon drink is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces green tea bags
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, or use sugar for sweetness)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 pieces lemon slices (for garnish)
- 5 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Remove the pot from heat and add 2 green tea bags. Let them steep for 2-3 minutes, or adjust steeping time based on your desired tea strength.
Discard the tea bags and allow the green tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed this up by transferring the tea into a clean bowl and placing it in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Once the tea has cooled, stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey or sweetener of choice. Stir until fully dissolved.
Fill two glasses halfway with ice cubes (approximately 1/2 cup per glass).
Pour the green tea lemon mixture evenly into the glasses over the ice.
Garnish with a lemon slice and a few mint leaves for each glass, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing green tea lemon drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
77 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 41 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 89 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
