How to make Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade

This drink sits somewhere between iced green tea and sparkling lemonade, which is a pretty comfortable place to be. Green tea gives it a lightly grassy base, lemon adds tartness, mint brings freshness, and honey rounds out the sharp edges. mainelove With Bubbles goes in last so the drink stays crisp. The most important step is chilling the tea before adding the sparkling water. Warm tea plus bubbles is less 'refreshing café drink' and more 'science fair with consequences.'

A quick background on the Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade
Green tea has centuries of history in East Asian tea traditions, while mint tea and lemonade each have their own long histories in other parts of the world. Combining green tea, lemon, honey, and mint is a modern iced-tea approach that works because the flavors balance one another: tea adds bitterness and aroma, lemon adds acid, and honey adds sweetness. Sparkling water turns the combination into a lighter refresher. Because green tea naturally contains caffeine, this recipe is not caffeine-free.

Ingredients you'll need to make Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade
●    3 ounces chilled brewed green tea
●    1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
●    1 teaspoon honey
●    3 fresh mint leaves
●    3 ounces mainelove With Bubbles
●    Ice

How to make Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade
1.    While the brewed green tea is still slightly warm, stir in the honey until dissolved.
2.    Chill the tea completely.
3.    Add the chilled tea, lemon juice, and mint to an ice-filled glass.
4.    Top with mainelove With Bubbles.
5.    Stir gently and serve.

FAQs
What does Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade taste like?
It is built around green tea, fresh lemon, mint, honey, and sparkling water. The mainelove component keeps the drink refreshing and gives the finish a clean water-based lift instead of adding a heavier mixer.
Which mainelove water works best for Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade?
mainelove With Bubbles is the best fit for this recipe because its flavor and carbonation match the other ingredients without overwhelming them.
Can I make Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade less sweet?
Use less honey if you like unsweetened iced tea; the lemon and mint provide plenty of flavor on their own.
What glass should I use for Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade?
A tall glass works best for the proportions in this recipe, but any similarly sized glass you already own will work. The important part is leaving enough room for ice and the sparkling-water finish.
Does Sparkling Green Tea Mint Lemonade contain caffeine?
Yes. Green tea naturally contains caffeine, although the amount varies with the tea and brewing method. If you are sensitive to caffeine, brew it more lightly or use a caffeine-free herbal tea variation.