Turkey 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 brings a gentle, earthy sweetness that ties the two together without overpowering either, making every sip feel balanced and a little indulgent. Steeping a robust tea like English Breakfast or Assam gives the base real backbone, so it holds its own against the intensity of the cold-brew concentrate. The slow-pour layering technique, using the back of a spoon, creates that dramatic dark-over-amber effect that makes this feel like something you'd order at a specialty café. It's genuinely easy to pull off at home with just a handful of pantry staples and a little patience while the tea chills overnight. Whether you stir it all together or sip through the layers, this iced drink is a refreshing upgrade to your usual afternoon routine.
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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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