Artificial Flavors Free Coffee Maple Iced Tea
This drink is a stunning collision of two beloved beverages — bold cold-brew coffee and lightly sweetened black tea — layered together in a glass for something that looks as impressive as it tastes. The only sweetener here is real maple syrup, which means you get a warm, caramel-like depth without any of the synthetic flavoring syrups that sneak into so many coffee shop drinks. Steeping a strong black tea like English Breakfast or Assam gives the base a robust, malty backbone that holds its own against the intensity of the cold-brew concentrate. The slow-pour layering technique — floating the coffee over the back of a spoon — creates a gorgeous two-tone effect that makes this feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it to guests or just treating yourself. Everything here is clean and straightforward: water, tea, maple syrup, and coffee, with ice to bring it all together. It's the kind of refreshing afternoon drink that makes you wonder why you ever paid five dollars for a flavored version at a café.
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2 servings
For the tea
- 2 cups water
- 2 black tea bags (such as english breakfast or assam)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
For the coffee layer
- ½ cup cold-brew coffee concentrate
- ¼ cup cold water, for diluting coffee (optional)
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the tea bags and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored.
- 2
Remove and discard the tea bags. Stir in the maple syrup until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher or jar and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, until thoroughly chilled.
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