Black Pepper Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. Steeped black tea gets infused with fragrant orange zest, then sweetened with maple syrup for a natural, rounded sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice adds a gorgeous ruby hue and a tart, fruity depth that balances beautifully against the citrus notes. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuinely easy win — there's nothing hidden here, just clean, straightforward ingredients you can verify at a glance. The whole thing chills in the fridge until cold and ready to pour over ice, making it a great make-ahead option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. A few orange slices and fresh mint on top turn it into something that looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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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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