Ginger Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This 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 pure unsweetened cranberry juice, creating a deep, jewel-toned drink that's tart, lightly sweet, and completely refreshing. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, adding a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus without overpowering the natural cranberry bite. For anyone navigating a ginger-free lifestyle, this recipe is a genuine win — so many store-bought teas and flavored drinks sneak ginger in, but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The method is simple: steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. Garnished with fresh orange slices and a sprig of mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious, making it a great option for entertaining or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon.
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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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