Chicken Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This vibrant iced tea is the kind of drink that looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Steeped black tea gets layered with bright orange zest and sweetened with maple syrup, then blended with pure unsweetened cranberry juice for a tart, refreshing finish that's anything but ordinary. The deep ruby color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, whether you're hosting a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. Using 100% cranberry juice — no fillers, no added apple juice — keeps the flavor bold and honest, and the maple syrup adds a gentle warmth that balances the tartness beautifully. A couple of hours in the fridge lets everything meld together, so when you pour it over ice, every sip is perfectly cold and complex. Finish with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a garnish that's as pretty as it is aromatic.
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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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