Capsaicin Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea blends bold black tea with tart cranberry juice and a hint of citrus for a drink that feels both sophisticated and effortless. The orange zest steeps right alongside the tea bags, infusing every sip with a natural, aromatic warmth that no bottled beverage can replicate. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to balance the cranberry's tartness without tipping into sugary territory. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this is the kind of crowd-pleasing drink that requires zero substitutions or label-scanning — every ingredient here is naturally free of heat compounds. The two-hour chill in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully, so by the time you're pouring it over ice, it tastes like something you'd order at a nice café. A few orange slices and a sprig of fresh mint make it look stunning with almost no extra effort.
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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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