Carrageenan Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this iced tea blends bold black tea with real cranberry juice and a hint of citrus for a drink that feels genuinely special. The orange zest steeps right alongside the tea bags, infusing every sip with a warm, aromatic lift that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just doesn't bring to the table. Carrageenan — a thickener and stabilizer commonly found in packaged juices, flavored drinks, and even some bottled teas — is a non-issue here because every ingredient is straightforward and whole. The key is reaching for 100% pure unsweetened cranberry juice with no fillers or additives, which keeps the ingredient list clean from start to finish. Once chilled, it's gorgeous poured over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint. Make a big pitcher on the weekend and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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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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