Honey 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 tart unsweetened cranberry juice for a flavor that's bold, refreshing, and just a little sophisticated. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, delivering a subtle depth that works beautifully with the citrus and cranberry without any of the stickiness or sourness that can come from other liquid sweeteners. It's a smart swap that keeps things completely free of bee-derived ingredients while still giving you that satisfying hint of sweetness. The method is straightforward — steep, strain, chill, and pour — making it an easy batch drink you can prep ahead and pull from the fridge whenever you need it. Garnished with fresh orange slices and a sprig of mint, it's genuinely pretty enough to serve at a brunch or backyard gathering without any extra effort.
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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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