This strawberry green tea lemonade is the perfect drink to quench your thirst on a hot day. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and slightly grassy, making it ideal for anyone who enjoys fruity lemonades with a touch of sophistication.

This recipe is especially great for those who:

Love classic lemonade but want to try something new.
Enjoy the health benefits of green tea.
Appreciate refreshing drinks with a beautiful pink hue.

Trust me, you’ll be SURPRISED at how well the flavors come together! It’s become my go-to drink for poolside lounging and afternoon pick-me-ups.

strawberry green tea lemonade in mason jar

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Ingredient Notes

I love tinkering with recipes to find the perfect balance of flavors, and this strawberry green tea lemonade is no exception! Here are some insights on the ingredients I used and why they work so well:pen_spark
Green Tea: I experimented with different green tea bags, and my favorite was a basic green tea blend. Fancy green teas with strong floral notes can overpower the other flavors.
Honey: I found that honey balances the tartness of the lemonade and the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully. You can adjust the amount to your taste preference. For a more refined sugar option, try simple syrup made with a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water.
Strawberries: Fresh strawberries are the star of the show here! I recommend using ripe, juicy ones for the best flavor. Frozen strawberries work in a pinch, but they’ll dilute the drink a bit as they thaw.
Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice is a must. It provides the necessary tartness to balance the sweetness and complements the green tea beautifully. Bottled lemon juice just doesn’t have the same zip.
Strawberry Preserves (Optional): This is my secret weapon! A little bit of high-quality strawberry preserves adds a delightful depth of flavor and a touch more sweetness. It’s not absolutely necessary, but it elevates the drink in a subtle way. Trust me, this was a happy accident I discovered during my recipe trials!
Mint Leaves: Don’t underestimate the power of mint! It adds a refreshing coolness and a lovely visual touch. I found that lightly packing the mint leaves in the measuring cup helped prevent them from overpowering the drink.

In my first attempt, I skipped the strawberry preserves and the drink tasted a little one-dimensional. Adding the preserves made a huge difference! It wasn’t overly sweet, but it gave the whole concoction a richer, more complex flavor.

I also tried using more strawberries, but it ended up making the drink a bit too thick. Sticking with the 2 cup measurement keeps the drink light and refreshing, perfect for a hot day.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Steep the Tea: We’re starting with the green tea base. Grab a small saucepan and bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Take it off the heat immediately and add those green tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes – this infuses the water with the green tea’s flavor and beautiful green color. Once steeped, discard the tea bags and stir in the honey until it’s completely dissolved. Tip: Let the green tea cool completely before moving on to the next step.
The strawberries! Wash and halve your 2 cups of fresh strawberries. In a blender, combine the cooled green tea, remaining 2 cups of water, the halved strawberries, 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and the optional ¼ cup of strawberry preserves. If you’re using mint, throw in those lightly packed ½ cup of fresh mint leaves as well.
Blend it Up: Give it all a good pulse in the blender until everything is well combined and the strawberries are nicely pulverized. You might need to stop and scrape down the sides a couple of times to ensure everything gets blended evenly.
Straining It: This step is optional, but I highly recommend it. Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. This will remove any strawberry seeds or mint bits that might be lingering. It leaves you with a smooth and refreshing drink.
Serve and Enjoy! Fill your glasses with ice and then pour that gorgeous pink strawberry green tea lemonade over it. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a few strawberry slices for an extra touch of summer fun.

Can I Make It Ahead of Time?

ou definitely can make this strawberry green tea lemonade ahead of time! Here’s how to adjust the recipe for some future refreshment:

Make-Ahead Tips:

Brew and Cool Completely: The key here is to make sure all the components are cool before assembling the final drink. Follow steps 1 in the recipe instructions – brew the green tea, let it steep, remove the tea bags, and stir in the honey. Then, place the cooled green tea in the refrigerator until it’s nice and chilled.
Prepare the Strawberries: Wash and halve your strawberries. You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a day.
Lemon Juice and Mint: Squeeze your lemons and store the juice in an airtight container in the fridge. If using mint, wash and store the leaves in a damp paper towel in the fridge.
Assemble When Ready: When you’re ready to serve, simply combine all the chilled ingredients in the blender (cooled green tea, strawberries, lemon juice, optional strawberry preserves, and mint leaves). Follow steps 2-4 from the recipe instructions to blend, strain (optional), and serve over ice.

Here’s what to avoid:

Pre-Blending the Strawberries: Don’t blend the strawberries with the other ingredients too far in advance. The strawberries will release their juices and the drink can become watery or lose its vibrant color over time.
Adding Ice Too Early: Ice will melt and dilute the drink, so wait to add it until you’re ready to serve.

Strawberry Green Tea Lemonade

Recipe by Tania FaysalCourse: Fruit Tea, Iced Tea

Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

This refreshing twist on lemonade combines sweet strawberries with the subtle earthiness of green tea for a delightful summer drink. It’s perfect for poolside lounging, afternoon pick-me-ups, or anytime you crave something cool and flavorful.

Ingredients

4 green tea bags
5 cups water
1/2 cup honey (or to taste)
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1/4 cup high-quality strawberry preserves (optional)
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly packed (plus extra for garnish)

Directions

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags and stir in honey until dissolved. Let cool completely.
In a blender, combine cooled green tea, remaining 2 cups water, strawberries, lemon juice, strawberry preserves (if using), and mint leaves. Pulse until well combined.
Pour mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher. Serve over ice with fresh mint and strawberry slices for garnish.

Notes

Substitute 1 cup frozen, thawed strawberries if needed.
Fresh mint leaves are recommended, but a few drops of peppermint extract can be used instead.
Make ahead by storing chilled green tea, strawberries, and lemon juice separately. Combine and blend before serving.