Sesame Free Coffee Maple Iced Tea
Cold brew and maple-sweetened black tea come together in a drink that looks as stunning as it tastes — deep, layered, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. The trick of pouring the coffee over the back of a spoon creates a gorgeous dark float that makes this feel genuinely café-worthy right in your own kitchen. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, bringing a warm, earthy depth that plain sugar simply can't match. Because every ingredient is naturally free of sesame and its derivatives, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, beautiful ingredients. It's the kind of drink you'll want to prep the night before so it's ready to pour the moment the afternoon heat hits. Serve it layered for the wow factor, or give it a quick stir to blend those bold coffee and tea notes into one smooth, refreshing sip.
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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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