Lactose Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and bold black tea come together in a drink that feels far more special than the effort it takes to make. Steeping the tea with fresh orange zest is the secret move here — it infuses every sip with a natural, aromatic depth that no bottled iced tea can match. Maple syrup sweetens things just enough without overpowering the fruit, and using 100% pure unsweetened cranberry juice keeps the flavor clean and genuinely vibrant. The whole thing is naturally free of dairy in any form, so there's zero swapping or substituting needed — just real, simple ingredients that happen to work perfectly together. It chills in the fridge until cold and refreshing, then gets poured over ice for a pitcher-ready drink that's as pretty as it is satisfying. Orange slices and fresh mint make it look like something you'd order at a nice brunch spot, but it comes together entirely in your own kitchen.
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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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