Make Your Own Starbucks Refreshers at Home! | Zero Sugar | Weight Loss

Using juice and tea:

  • Ingredients:
    • Juice base (white grape, mango, pineapple, etc.)
    • Green tea (brewed and cooled) or water
    • Sweetener (simple syrup, honey, etc.) – optional
    • Fruit slices (fresh or freeze-dried) – optional
    • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. Combine your chosen juice base with brewed green tea or water in a desired ratio.
    2. If desired, add a little sweetener to taste.
    3. Include fruit slices for extra flavor and texture.
    4. Fill a cup with ice and pour the refresher mixture over it.

Using green coffee extract (more DIY):

  • Green coffee concentrate: This requires some prep work beforehand. Steep 1 cup of green coffee beans in 3 cups of water for 12 minutes, then strain. This concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.
  • Refresher recipe:
    • Ingredients:
      • Iced green tea (4 oz)
      • Green coffee concentrate (1.5 oz) – from the recipe above
      • Juice of your choice (white grape, mango, etc.) (1 oz)
      • Other optional ingredients: mango nectar, diced dragonfruit, simple syrup, etc.
      • Ice
  • Instructions:
    1. Combine iced green tea, green coffee concentrate, and your chosen juice in a shaker cup.
    2. Add any additional flavorings you like.
    3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
    4. Strain the mixture into a cup and enjoy!

Here are some additional tips:

  • You can find freeze-dried fruits like pineapple or passion fruit at most grocery stores to add an extra Starbucks touch.
  • If you don’t want to make green coffee concentrate, you can substitute a shot of espresso for a coffee kick.
  • Feel free to experiment with different juice and fruit combinations to create your own favorite refresher flavors.

I hope this helps you enjoy delicious Starbucks Refreshers at home!