Brazil Nut Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and smooth black tea come together in a drink that feels far more special than the effort it takes to make. Steeped with real orange zest and sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, the flavor is layered and refreshing in a way that store-bought iced teas simply can't match. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice gives it a gorgeous deep ruby color and a pleasantly bold edge that balances beautifully against the mellow sweetness of the maple. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan before chilling in the fridge, making it an easy make-ahead option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Served over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd order at a nice café. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just a clean, delicious glass of iced tea you can pour with confidence.
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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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