Eggless Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this cranberry orange iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a regular afternoon feel like a little occasion. Steeped black tea forms a rich, amber base that gets layered with fragrant orange zest and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no refined sugar needed. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice brings a bold tartness that balances beautifully against the citrus, giving every sip a complex, grown-up flavor that's still totally crowd-pleasing. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan before chilling in the fridge, so the hands-on effort is minimal and the payoff is huge. Naturally free from eggs and any animal-derived additives, this is a pitcher drink you can serve to just about anyone without a second thought. Garnish with fresh orange slices and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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