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Refreshing Homemade Starbucks Passionfruit Green Tea Refresher Recipe Easy and Perfect for Summer

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A bright, tangy, and refreshing homemade version of Starbucks’ Passionfruit Green Tea Refresher, perfect for cooling down on hot summer days with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 green tea bags (Sencha or Jasmine recommended)
  • 2 cups (16 fl oz) water
  • 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) honey or simple syrup
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) fresh passionfruit juice (strained) or bottled 100% passionfruit juice
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) cold sparkling water
  • Ice cubes (preferably large)
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Optional: freeze-dried passionfruit pieces or fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 cups (16 fl oz) of water to about 175°F (80°C).
  2. Steep 3 green tea bags for 3–4 minutes, avoiding boiling water to keep the tea smooth and not bitter.
  3. Remove tea bags, gently squeezing out extra liquid before discarding.
  4. While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) of honey or simple syrup until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if preferred.
  5. Transfer the sweetened tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chilled.
  6. If using fresh passionfruit, cut 3-4 fruits in half and scoop out the pulp. Strain through a fine mesh to separate juice from seeds to yield about ½ cup (4 fl oz).
  7. In a large glass, combine ¾ cup (6 fl oz) chilled green tea, ¼ cup (2 fl oz) passionfruit juice, and ½ cup (4 fl oz) sparkling water.
  8. Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill and dilute slightly.
  9. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim or a few freeze-dried passionfruit pieces on top and serve immediately.

Notes

Use large ice cubes to keep the drink chilled longer without watering it down quickly. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to maintain fizz. Chilling the tea before mixing enhances flavor and refreshment. For caffeine-free, use decaf green tea or herbal teas like hibiscus. Sweeten while tea is warm to avoid gritty clumps.

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