Lupin 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, tart pure cranberry juice, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness — no artificial flavors or mystery additives in sight. The result is a deep ruby, citrus-kissed tea that's as beautiful in the glass as it is satisfying to sip. Because the ingredient list is so clean and straightforward, it's easy to verify that everything you're pouring is exactly what it says it is — a real win when you're navigating a restricted diet and store-bought beverages can be full of surprises. Chilling it low and slow in the fridge lets all those flavors meld together beautifully, so it's worth the wait. Serve it over a big pile of ice with an orange slice on the rim and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got something that feels genuinely special for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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