Dairy Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This refreshing 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, complex flavor that's anything but ordinary. The result is a deep ruby-colored pitcher drink that's naturally free of any dairy — no swaps needed, no ingredients to second-guess. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice is the real star here, bringing bold, tangy depth that balances beautifully against the citrus and the gentle sweetness of the maple syrup. It's an ideal make-ahead option since the tea needs a good chill in the fridge before serving, which means it's ready and waiting when guests arrive. Pour it over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks as stunning as it tastes.
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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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