Do you love the Valencia Orange Refresher that you have been able to get at your local upscale coffeehouse? You know the one I am talking about. It turns out that the customers of that upscale coffee chain are “devastated” that they are removing the popular iced drink from the menu. The Valencia Orange Refresher was discontinued this past month and there is an online petition asking the company to save the beverage.
There is no need to panic or to cry in your pillow at night over the decision to pull this popular refreshing drink from the menu. You can make your own homemade version of the Valencia Orange Refresher and it has never been easier. This copycat version only requires 3 simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
Orange Juice
Lemon Iced Tea
Sugar
Directions:
Fill a glass or mason jar with ice.
Pour orange juice to fill the glass 3/4 of the way full.
Fill the remaining 1/4 of the glass with lemon iced tea.
Add one teaspoon of sugar into the drink and mix it well with your spoon.
Optional: Add orange slices for garnish.
If you are a devoted fan of Starbuck’s Valencia Orange Refresher, you can join the campaign to bring it back via social media. There is a Facebook page, Twitter profile and a petition all working hard right now to bring it back. OR…you can follow the easy recipe above and enjoy this drink every day if you would like. It is easy to make and much cheaper too!
Michele says
August 1, 2015 at 4:57 pmAlthough I did like that Starbucks drink I would much rather make it myself! And I could use Stevia instead of sugar–lets face it-oranges have lots of sugar already and as a diabetic–well—–Thank you so much for this recipe!
tina liles says
August 3, 2015 at 7:27 pmAlso try whey low
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
August 1, 2015 at 7:58 pmI have actually never had a Valencia Orange Refresher, not being a big fan of Starbuck’s, but I would totally try this copycat recipe. It looks great!
Michele says
August 2, 2015 at 5:40 amThe Starbucks one really is delicious-but extremely unhealthy sugar wise. We are so much better off making our own!
Rosey says
August 2, 2015 at 5:37 amI love that you can just make it at home. It does sound tasty good. Citrus drinks are always a big hit here.
Amanda McMahon says
August 2, 2015 at 6:14 amI had no idea it was this easy to make this high-end (and a bit pricey) drink at home!
Dogvills says
August 2, 2015 at 7:20 amI would love to try this copycat recipe. I love citrus juices.
Samantha Pierce says
August 2, 2015 at 11:30 amI’ve never tried Starbucks version, but this looks and sounds so refreshing and delicious!
Crystal says
August 2, 2015 at 1:23 pmThis sounds like a fabulous way to cool down on a hot day. I’ve never had the coffeehouse version.
Sally K Witt says
August 2, 2015 at 3:06 pmCitrus drinks are perfect when you are hot in the summer! So refreshing. I am going to pin this for reference!
Jaclyn Anne says
August 2, 2015 at 4:07 pmThank you for this awesome copycat recipe!
Nicole Escat says
August 3, 2015 at 8:33 amsounds refreshing ! my hubby would surely like this thank you for sharing the procedure i want to try this 😀 perfect to the thirsty love it
eliz frank says
August 3, 2015 at 10:31 amAside from coffee and the occasional frappuccino, I don’t drink anything else so this is news to me… It looks delicious.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
August 3, 2015 at 10:39 amThat sounds absolutely delicious. I can’t wait to try this – it sounds awesome.
Jeanine says
August 3, 2015 at 3:24 pmOh this looks super refreshing! So good, I will need to make it. I love orange juice so I’m sure I’ll love this!
Liz Mays says
August 3, 2015 at 3:31 pmThis definitely sounds nice and refreshing. I’d love to make a couple of these to go with lunch.
Toughcookiemommy says
August 3, 2015 at 4:30 pmThis looks like such a delicious and refreshing drink. My husband loves orange juice so I know he would enjoy this.
Maureen@ADebtFreeStressFreeLife says
August 3, 2015 at 4:44 pmSounds like a great recipe and a drink I would enjoy.
Amber NElson says
August 3, 2015 at 5:24 pmThat looks so refreshing, especially on a hot day!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
August 3, 2015 at 6:39 pmWhy didn’t I think of this? I like this idea better than lemon in tea, I bet it tastes great!
Lois Alter Mark says
August 3, 2015 at 9:32 pmI never heard of this drink but it sounds delicious! Will definitely try it!
Maria says
August 4, 2015 at 5:40 amI’m going to try this next time I’m on a cruise ship! It has all of the ingredients that are offered complimentary and breaks up the flavors I usually get without adding any cost to my cruise fare!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
August 4, 2015 at 5:48 amThanks for the recipe. It would save us time and money if we can make it ourselves in the comforts of home.
Ann Bacciaglia says
August 4, 2015 at 10:09 amThis looks like such a refreshing drink. I will have to try making it tonight.
Life as a Convert says
August 4, 2015 at 2:55 pmI am not a tea drinker, but this does seem like it would be tasty and refreshing.
Melissa Smith says
August 4, 2015 at 4:50 pmOh my goodness, this sounds sooooo good! Not to mention super simple to make! #score
Marielle Altenor says
August 4, 2015 at 6:14 pmThat’s all there is to it? LOL Going to be making lots of these drinks while the weather is still so nice and warm!
tess says
August 4, 2015 at 9:09 pmI do have a weakness for starbucks. i would love to makee my own!
Jennifer Williams says
August 4, 2015 at 9:40 pmThat sounds so refreshing. I bet my youngest would even love this one – will have to give it a try and see how it goes with him.
Melissa Vera says
August 5, 2015 at 5:41 amThis sounds like a refreshing drink. Who would have thought of mixing iced tea with orange juice?
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
August 5, 2015 at 6:05 amI never tried that drink at Starbucks; my go to summer drink there is the iced chai tea latte. This does sound like a really refreshing summer drink though!
Lisa Rios says
August 5, 2015 at 9:43 amMy husband loves Orange juices the most & it is his favorite one as well. This refresher sounds very much delicious and different. More than all that, it looks so easy to prepare as well. Thanks a lot for sharing this yummy energy drink idea.
Mid-Atlantic Foodie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:55 amI’ve never had this drink, but if it’s good enough for a petition, I need to get on making one right away. It sounds divine and refreshing! You had this southern girl at Iced Tea.
Octavia says
August 6, 2015 at 7:44 amThis looks awesome, however the orange refresher from Starbucks are made of green coffee beans. It has lots of caffeine in it (which is why I buy it) But i’ll just get an extra hour of sleep and make this instead and I should be all good, lol!!
denise low says
August 6, 2015 at 8:57 amThis would taste great on a hot summer day. Thank you for the information
Shakeia Rieux says
August 11, 2015 at 12:46 amI have never heard of this before,but it would be something i would have to try.
Kelly says
August 14, 2015 at 11:26 amSounds yummy. I make a lot of fruity tea’s at home, and I love them. I like that I can add the amount of sugar that I add, and that I can choose organic fruit as well. 🙂 I will try this!!
Melissa S says
August 14, 2015 at 11:37 amThis looks very good and very refreshing, perfect for summer afternoons.
Rosie says
August 15, 2015 at 12:13 pmI’ve not heard of this before, but nothing makes me more excited than a copy cat recipe!!! oh I want to try this does it look good and thirst quenching!
Elisabeth says
August 18, 2015 at 1:55 pmI actually never tried it at Starbucks but this recipe looks great!
Shannon says
September 25, 2015 at 8:09 pmThis sounds just delightful! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us…
Lena Mccurdy says
October 10, 2015 at 11:48 pmam going to try this sunday with dinner
Dorothy Boucher says
November 2, 2015 at 6:40 pmI don’t think I have tried this before but it sure sounds tasty and I love that its non alcohol 🙂
Shannon says
November 3, 2015 at 1:56 pmThis sounds so refreshing and thank you for sharing.
Elizabeth Johnson says
November 18, 2015 at 7:18 pmOh wow, love how easy it is to make! Gonna note this for next summer.
Crystal Rogers Walker says
November 26, 2015 at 11:47 amI have never been to starbucks but I love the ingred in this drink I will try it
patricia delgado says
December 5, 2015 at 5:10 pmThis looks delicious I would add a splash of vodka of course!
Teni Siti Nurlela says
March 3, 2016 at 11:51 pmIts looking so fresh,… i like orange for sure. Thanks for sharing about recipe. Let me try at home,… once again thanks!
lisa says
June 29, 2016 at 2:46 pmI’ve never heard of it. It doesn’t really sound like something I’d drink.
Judy Thomas says
July 22, 2016 at 4:26 amIt sounds refreshing and delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Amy Orvin says
July 26, 2016 at 7:39 amI can’t believe how easy this looks to make. I want to try iT!
paige chandler says
July 26, 2016 at 1:50 pmI have never tried this. Looks so refreshing, I will be trying. Thansk
Frank says
July 27, 2016 at 11:57 amGreat article. Will give it a try.
Frank says
July 27, 2016 at 12:00 pmI’ll definitely give it a try. Thank you.
Betsy Barnes says
July 27, 2016 at 3:49 pmGrowing up, we drank orange juice in iced tea and my mom called it Russian Tea. It was just like your recipe and I have no idea why she called it that, but it is good! 🙂
Jerry Marquardt says
July 27, 2016 at 7:24 pmBecause the Valencia Orange Refresher looks so simple to make and delicious, I can hardly wait to try this special recipe out. I thank you for sharing the great lunch side dish.
Sarah L says
July 29, 2016 at 12:26 amI’ve never had it but I’d like to make it.
Christy Caldwell says
August 1, 2016 at 9:16 amI love these copycat recipes. Thanks so much for sharing. It sounds delicious.
Cathy French says
August 8, 2016 at 10:50 amI’ve never had a Valencia Orange Refresher but its ingredients tell me I just might like it.
rochelle haynes says
August 19, 2016 at 3:47 amThis is looking good love to try this
Olivine Eyes says
August 20, 2016 at 6:02 pmIt makes sense to combine two citrus fruit flavors in a drink. I love tea and this sounds delicious.
Zoey says
September 4, 2016 at 10:39 pmThis seems very refreshing. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
sheila ressel says
September 7, 2016 at 3:27 pmI have never tried the Starbucks drink but this sure does sound good. This would be a real thirst quencher in the hot Florida weather.
Geri Sandoval says
September 15, 2016 at 5:10 amThis is way to easy my granddaughter drinks these every tin we go to Starbucks. Now I can make them for her at home, thanks, money saved.
lisa says
October 19, 2016 at 2:35 pmI haven’t tried this drink. I have tried this art. sugar before. I didn’t like it. It has a funny aftertaste.