Almond Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that looks stunning on a summer table without requiring much effort at all. Steeped black tea gets infused with real orange zest, then sweetened with maple syrup for a naturally rounded flavor that feels a little more grown-up than your average pitcher drink. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice adds a gorgeous deep ruby color and a tart backbone that balances the citrus beautifully. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop and then chills in the fridge, so it's genuinely hands-off once the steeping is done. For anyone navigating nut-free living, this recipe is a clean win — every ingredient is straightforward, with no hidden almond extracts or nut-based syrups to worry about. Serve it over ice with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks like something you'd pay good money for at a café.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 6 cup water
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 strips orange zest (each about 3 inches long), peeled with a vegetable peeler
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup pure unsweetened cranberry juice (100% cranberry, no added sweeteners or apple juice)
For serving
- ice cubes, for serving
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the tea bags and orange zest strips, and steep for 5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and fragrant.
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