Cinnamon Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry and bright citrus come together in this refreshing iced tea that's as beautiful in the glass as it is satisfying to drink. Steeped black tea forms the backbone, deepened by fragrant orange zest and sweetened with just enough maple syrup to balance the bold, unsweetened cranberry juice. The result is a drink that feels sophisticated without being fussy — no simple syrup, no artificial flavors, just clean, real ingredients working in harmony. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine treat because it delivers serious depth and complexity without relying on warming spices at all. The natural tartness of 100% pure cranberry juice does the heavy lifting, while the orange zest adds an aromatic lift that makes every sip feel layered and intentional. A couple of hours in the fridge lets everything meld into something that tastes like it came from a fancy café. Serve it over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint for a pitcher drink that's effortlessly crowd-pleasing.
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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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