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Green Tea Lemonade

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Looking for a refreshing way to stay cool and hydrated? This Green Tea Lemonade combines the light, earthy flavor of green tea with the bright citrus taste of lemonade for a crisp and revitalizing drink. Perfect for warm afternoons, family gatherings, or a midday pick-me-up, this easy beverage offers a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors. Whether you’re relaxing on the porch or hosting friends, this refreshing recipe is a simple way to elevate your hydration routine.


a pitcher and two glasses full of recipe, green tea lemonade, topped with lemon slices and mint leaves.
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  1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. In a *pitcher pour the boiling water and place the green tea bags in the water. Let steep for 20-30 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining cups of water and the lemonade mix to the pitcher of tea.
  4. Stir well.
  5. Wash the leaves of mint and lemon under cool running water.
  6. Pull the mint leaves off the stem and slice the lemon and add to the pitcher.
  7. Store in the refrigerator and serve over ice.
  8. Use within 12-24 hours or up to 3-4 days with the mint and lemons removed after 24 hours.
  9. *be sure to use a pitcher or container that can safely handle boiling water or steep directly in the pot used to boil water.
Recipe Notes

Green Tea Lemonade Nutrition Facts Serving size 8 ounces (250g) 8 Amount per serving Calories 15 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 10 mg 0 % Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 0 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 20 mg 2 % Iron 0.4 mg 2 % Potassium 30 mg 0 %

Each 8 ounce serving contains approximately 20 mg of caffeine depending on the variety of tea and how long it’s left to steep.

Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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Needing a way to use up those herbs from your garden or a twist on a classic lemonade try out this Strawberry Basil Lemonade for a refreshing cool down this summer.


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Strawberry Basil Puree
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Strawberry Puree
  1. Wash the strawberries and basil until cold running water.
  2. Remove green stem from the strawberries and slice in half. Remove the basil leaves from the stem.
  3. Place the halved strawberries and basil leaves in a food processor and ½ cup of water. Blend until a smooth mixture.
  4. Pour into a small bowl and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour up to 3 days.
Lemonade
  1. Pour Basil Strawberry puree thru a mesh strainer over a bowl. Use a spoon to move the puree back and forth over the mesh strainer to drain the liquid.
  2. Pour the strained Basil Strawberry puree into a 2-quart pitcher
  3. Add lemon juice, 7 1/2 cups of water, and stevia and stir until mixed
  4. Place in the refrigerator to chill until serving or serve over ice.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 11.94% DV

Ginger Lemonade

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This tart and a little spicy lemonade is a great way to quench that summer thirst! Perfect for those who find standard lemonade a little too sweet but still want flavor!


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  1. Clean your preparation area and rinse ginger root under cool running water. Slice off any dried-out pieces from the ginger root.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer 20 ounces of water with the ginger root and sugar for approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat to begin to cool.
  3. In a pitcher place the cooling ginger water, and add in the remaining 20 ounces of room temperature water and lemon juice. Add in extra ginger slices for garnish.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until cold.
  5. Serve over ice. Add ginger or lemons for garnish as desired.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 17.9% DV

Blueberry Lemonade

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A refreshing lemonade lower in sugar that will help hydrate you this summer.  Our Blueberry Lemonade recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen blueberries which are a high antioxidant super fruit.


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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Combine blueberries and 1 cup of water in a blender until liquefied: about 1 min.
  3. Using a mesh strainer over the mouth of a 2-quart pitcher, pour the blueberry puree slowly to strain. Use a spoon to move puree back and forth over the mesh strainer to drain liquid.
  4. Add agave nectar into freshly squeezed lemon juice, stir well.
  5. Pour in agave nectar and lemon juice into a pitcher, stir.
  6. Add the remaining 5 cups of water to the pitcher and stir.
  7. Serve over ice. Add blueberries, thinly sliced lemon, or mint for garnish.
  8. Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  9. ** Stir lemonade before pouring. **Blend frozen blueberries longer to liquify.
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