Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat Recipe

Craving that refreshing Olive Garden Tuscan Tea? This copycat recipe, inspired by America's Most Wanted Recipes, lets you recreate the magic at home! A zesty blend of homemade lemon syrup and your favorite tea, this recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a hot summer day or a refreshing anytime treat. I've tweaked it slightly for an even more vibrant lemon flavor – get ready to be amazed!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 391.4 kcal

Protein 0g

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Ingredients for Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat

1 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
Lemon Syrup
2 cups of your favorite chilled black tea (or herbal tea)
2 lemon wedges, for garnish

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How to Make Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat

**Make the Lemon Syrup:** In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust lemon juice to your preference.
Pour the lemon syrup into a covered jar and refrigerate until completely chilled (at least 30 minutes).
**Make the Tuscan Tea:** In a pitcher, combine 1/2 cup of the chilled lemon syrup with 2 cups of your favorite chilled black tea (or herbal tea).
Stir gently to combine.
Fill two tall glasses with ice.
Pour the tea mixture over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge.
Enjoy your refreshing Olive Garden Tuscan Tea copycat!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

399g

Fat

Carbs

33g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat?

Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat?

Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat has approximately 391.4 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 33 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat?

The key ingredients for Olive Garden Tuscan Tea Copycat are Water, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Lemon Syrup, Tea, Lemon Wedges. See the full list with measurements above.