Quick Answer
Lemon green tea is a classic bubble tea drink of green tea + lemon syrup + ice, shaken. Per the preparation steps on Tang Sugar’s Lemon Syrup product page: for a 500ml cup, start with 150ml of hot tea and add 30g (light), 45g (half), 60g (regular) or 75g (extra) of syrup; for 700ml, 200ml of tea and 40g, 65g, 80g or 100g of syrup, then fill with ice and shake. Syrup gives stable sweet-tartness and fast service; if you add fresh lemon, beware that peel and seeds easily release bitterness.
Lemon Green Tea Dosage Chart
| Cup | Green tea | Light | Half | Regular | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500ml | 150ml | 30g | 45g | 60g | 75g |
| 700ml | 200ml | 40g | 65g | 80g | 100g |
Source: preparation steps on Tang Sugar’s Lemon Syrup product page. Adjust for your tea base and flavor.
Shop Method
- Pour hot green tea (usually jasmine green tea) into the shaker.
- Tare on a digital scale and add lemon syrup by sweetness.
- Fill with ice and shake.
- Pour into the cup; garnish with a lemon slice if you like.
For the tea base, see What Is Jasmine Green Tea?; for shaking, see How to Use a Shaker Cup.
Fresh Lemon or Lemon Syrup?
| Comparison | Fresh lemon | Lemon syrup |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor | Fresh, aromatic | Stable sweet-tartness |
| Consistency | Varies by season and origin | Fixed specification |
| Handling | Cutting, squeezing, removing seeds | Just weigh |
| Storage | Refrigerate, perishable | Per label; Tang Sugar lemon syrup keeps 12 months unopened |
Many shops use syrup as the base and add a few fresh lemon slices for aroma.
Why Is My Lemon Green Tea Bitter?
- Squeezing peel and seeds too hard: the white pith and seeds release bitterness.
- Green tea brewed too long or too hot: the tea itself turns bitter and astringent.
- Tea held too long: flavor deteriorates; see How Long Can Brewed Tea Be Held?
Spin-Off Drinks
- Lemon black tea: switch the base to Ceylon or Assam; see Ceylon Black Tea.
- Winter melon lemonade: lemon with winter melon tea; see How to Make Winter Melon Lemonade.
- Lemon aiyu: add aiyu jelly; see What Is Aiyu Jelly?
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FAQ
How much syrup goes in a 500ml lemon green tea?
Per Tang Sugar’s recommendation: 150ml of tea, then 30g light, 45g half, 60g regular or 75g extra.
How much syrup goes in a 700ml lemon green tea?
200ml of tea, then 40g light, 65g half, 80g regular or 100g extra.
Why does lemon green tea taste bitter?
Usually because squeezing released bitterness from peel and seeds, or the green tea was over-brewed or held too long.
How long does lemon syrup keep?
Tang Sugar’s lemon syrup keeps 12 months unopened; after opening, seal tightly, refrigerate and use promptly.
Further Reading
Sources
- Tang Sugar product data: Lemon Syrup product page (specifications, shelf life, preparation steps)
- Wikipedia: Jasmine tea
