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Here's the definition of a real first world problem... I see a news story on Facebook about a new summer drink at
Tough life, huh? But rather than sit here and whine about how life isn't fair and how Japan always gets everything better than us (not sure this is true, but let's go with it), I decided to take action. The drink sounded pretty simple, so I grabbed the ingredients and made my own version. I found Teavana's Iced Passion Tango Tea (affiliate link) on Amazon and made a huge pitcher of it (each tea bag makes 64 ounces). Once chilled, I combined about 16 ounces of it with watermelon juice, lime juice, and crushed ice. That's all! You'll also have plenty of leftover passion tea ready to go (if you want to use all 64 ounces of it for this drink, you'll also need 64 ounces of watermelon juice... And then you'll need a gallon-sized pitcher... Great for a party!).
As you might have guessed, I have no real idea if this tastes exactly like the
But! It is absolutely perfect for a sweltering hot (and humid) day in New England. You know me, I'm pretty much always putting alcohol in my drinks, but on a random afternoon during the workweek? Well, I'd just prefer you didn't mention my name if you are caught sipping a cocktail at work. However, I feel like I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you that vodka would be an absolutely delightful addition to this drink. Just, you know, maybe wait until after 5:00.
However, I promise you that this is a delight all on its own. Watermelon is one of those fruits you really only eat in the summer (unless its in a gross pre-made fruit salad with cantaloupe, honeydew, and dry flavorless pineapple... am I right??) and while it can be a pain to cut up a whole one, I'm trying to enjoy it to its fullest potential this year. I bought a huge one for this drink and now I have a huge bag of chopped watermelon in my fridge and my summer feels so much happier.
I also admit that I'm usually into the more caffeinated coffee-based drinks at
So, I'm pretty sure I just saved you a trip to Japan. Kidding. But I hopefully gave you the tools you need to make your summer a little brighter without leaving your house. Which is still a pretty good deal, right?
If you're interested in another
Do you get jealous when you see foods and drinks in other countries that you don't have access to? Japan always seems to have the coolest food!
📖 Recipe
Shaken Watermelon and Passion Tea {Starbucks Copycat Recipe}
Ingredients
- 16 oz. (2 cups) Teavana Iced Passion Tango Tea (or similar)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 16 oz. (2 cups) watermelon juice (from about a pound of watermelon)
- 3 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups Teavana Passion Tango Tea.
- In a heat-proof pitcher, mix sugar into brewed tea and place in fridge to cool.
- Once cool, stir watermelon juice and lime juice into pitcher.
- Fill four glasses with crushed ice. Pour watermelon tea into glasses and garnish with lime and watermelon slice.
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says
This sounds so refreshing!! I'm usually an iced latte in the summer kind of person at Starbucks, but sometimes I've been getting one of the fruity refreshers when the feeling strikes. So good! I love the watermelon addition here.
Luci's Morsels says
Yummy! This looks delicious and so refreshing. This is perfect for summer and I have to try this. Thank you for sharing!
Anita says
This sounds like the most perfect thing to combat summer heat. Watermelon, passion fruit, and lime. Great combo there!
Sandi says
This looks so refreshing for a hot sunny day!
Valentina says
This is such a fabulous summer drink! It's gorgeous, bright, refreshing, and I'm certain it's delicious!
Laura says
I am also a coffee drinker, but this copycat sounds so delicious and fresh for the summer that I will give it a go.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This is SO fun! I love this flavor, so it's nice that you were able to recreate your own. I love Starbucks iced teas...they made one last year, I think it was a peach mango green tea kind, but they don't have it this year. I would gladly take this instead, though!
Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess says
OMG! You're a genius! Your version is cheaper, probably a lot better tasting and it looks absolutely delicious!! Pinned for later!! 😀
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Oh my gosh, this sounds wonderful! So refreshing and delicious. But I totally don't understand why it's available only in Japan! What's more American than watermelon? Maybe next summer they'll bring it to the US? Although if I can just make my own I guess it doesn't matter :). Have a great weekend, Sues!
Maria @ kitchenathoskins says
I love the title more than anything. Shaken sounds so fun!!! The color is so pretty as well and love the cost effectiveness:) Great recipe!!!
Katerina Delidimou says
This is definitely a tea you cannot say it is boring! I love the blending of different flavors in it!
David @ Spiced says
Other countries always have really interesting food and drink! In fact, that's one of my favorite things about traveling. Thanks for saving me the trip to Japan here, though! 🙂 Seriously, this sounds amazing. What a fun combination of flavors!
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Wow, those beverages look so refreshing.