Paraben 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 over ice for something that looks as good as it tastes. The maple syrup does all the sweetening here, which means no refined sugars, artificial flavors, or synthetic additives that can sneak into store-bought flavored drinks and canned coffee beverages. Every ingredient is clean and straightforward: brewed tea, cold-brew concentrate, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. The slow-pour technique creates a gorgeous dark layer of coffee floating above the amber tea, making it genuinely impressive to serve to guests without any extra effort. Chilling the tea overnight means the flavors deepen and meld beautifully, so when you're ready to pour, everything comes together in seconds. It's refreshing, naturally energizing, and completely free of the preservatives and synthetic compounds that make so many packaged drinks a concern.
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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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