Description
This loaded tea recipe is a delicious, refreshing, and energizing drink packed with bold flavors, natural ingredients, and essential vitamins. Perfect for a midday boost or pre-workout drink, this tea is easy to make at home using simple ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed green tea (cooled)
- ½ cup cold water or coconut water
- 1 tbsp flavored drink mix (e.g., blue raspberry, mango, or cherry)
- ½ tsp caffeine powder or green tea extract (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp natural sweetener (honey, agave, or stevia)
- ½ tsp B-vitamin powder or liquid B12 (optional for an energy boost)
- ½ tsp aloe vera juice (for hydration)
- Ice cubes (as needed)
- Fresh fruit slices (lemon, orange, or berries for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew the tea and let it cool completely.
- In a shaker or large glass, combine the brewed tea, cold water, and flavored drink mix. Stir or shake well.
- Add caffeine powder, sweetener, and B-vitamins (if using). Mix thoroughly until dissolved.
- Pour over ice and stir well.
- Garnish with fresh fruit slices for extra flavor and presentation.
- Enjoy immediately! Stir occasionally to keep the ingredients well mixed.
Notes
- For a caffeine-free version, use herbal tea instead of green tea and skip the caffeine powder.
- To make it extra refreshing, blend with ice for a slushie-like texture.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less natural sweetener.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours, but fresh is always best!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks & Beverages
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~35
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 0g
Keywords: loaded tea recipe, homemade loaded tea, energy tea, refreshing tea drink, natural energy drink