Low Fiber Coffee Maple Iced Tea
This drink is a genuinely clever combination — the deep, malty sweetness of maple-steeped black tea meeting a bold cold-brew layer in one tall, iced glass. The ingredients list is refreshingly short and clean: brewed tea, maple syrup, cold-brew concentrate, and ice, with nothing fibrous, seedy, or hard to digest in sight. That simplicity is exactly what makes it such a smart choice when you need to be mindful of what you're putting in your body without sacrificing something that actually feels like a treat. The slow pour over the back of a spoon creates a dramatic layered effect that looks like it came from a specialty café, but it's entirely achievable at home with a little patience. Maple syrup dissolves smoothly into the warm tea, giving a gentle, rounded sweetness that doesn't overwhelm the earthy bitterness of the coffee. Make the tea the night before so it's fully chilled and ready to assemble whenever the craving hits. It's the kind of drink that makes a quiet afternoon feel like a small occasion.
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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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