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Iced Jasmine Green Tea Lemonade

By • Updated July 2026
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This Iced Jasmine Green Tea Lemonade is the ultimate summer spritzer for July garden parties—delicate floral notes from jasmine-scented green tea meet the bright, clean acidity of freshly pressed lemon juice. The secret to a genuinely refreshing result (rather than a cloying cordial) is squeezing your lemons through a citrus press: you'll extract more juice, clearer flavour, and none of the bitterness that comes from hand-squeezing pips and pith into your drink.

Unlike bottled alternatives, this homemade iced tea lets you control the sweetness and tea strength. The recipe uses a quick hot-brew method—faster than cold brewing—then chills the jasmine tea base over ice. If you're batch-brewing for a crowd, see our guide on iced tea concentrate for parties.

Iced Jasmine Green Tea Lemonade
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Servings2 glasses
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 500 ml boiling water (cooled to 80°C)
  • 2 tbsp Jasmine Green Tea (loose leaf or 4 tea bags)
  • 2–3 Lemons (to yield 80 ml fresh juice)
  • 2 tbsp Caster Sugar (or honey, to taste)
  • Ice cubes (or [[tea-ice-cubes-the-complete-guide-to-freezing-tea-for-summer-drinks-cocktails-and-iced-coffee|frozen tea cubes]])
  • Fresh Mint Sprigs (optional, for garnish)
  • Sparkling water (optional, for a spritzer finish)
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 65
Fat: 0g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 0g

Instructions

1
Brew the tea: Pour 500 ml of just-boiled water (cooled to around 80°C) over the jasmine green tea in a heatproof jug. Steep for 3 minutes, then strain. Brewing green tea at the right temperature avoids the bitterness discussed in our bitter green tea guide.
2
Press the lemons: Halve your lemons and use a citrus press to extract 80 ml of fresh juice. A good press catches pips and pulp while maximising yield—essential for clean, bright flavour in jasmine tea drinks.
3
Sweeten & chill: Stir the caster sugar into the warm tea until dissolved, then add the fresh lemon juice. Pour the mixture over a jug of ice cubes (or use frozen jasmine tea cubes to avoid dilution) and stir until chilled.
4
Serve: Divide between two tall glasses filled with ice. Top with a splash of sparkling water if you prefer a lighter spritzer. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and a lemon wheel. Serve immediately for the best floral aroma and citrus lift.

🫖 Equipment You'll Need

A manual citrus press (also called a lemon squeezer or citrus reamer) is the hero tool for this recipe. Unlike hand-squeezing, which risks bitter pith oils and floating pips, a good press extracts maximum juice while straining out seeds and pulp—so your jasmine lemonade stays clear, bright, and balanced. The lever action also means less wrist strain when you're juicing for a garden party. Our Best Manual Citrus Presses for Fresh Lemon Tea Drinks (2026) guide walks you through the top UK models.

See our citrus press picks →

Expert Tip: Avoid Over-Steeping

Jasmine green tea turns astringent if steeped beyond 3 minutes. Set a timer and taste as you go—jasmine-scented teas are delicate, and the floral notes shine best when the base tea stays sweet and grassy, not tannic.

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