Nightshade Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and bold black tea come together in a refreshingly vibrant drink that feels just as special as anything you'd order at a café. The deep amber color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, and the flavor delivers on that promise with every sip. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice keeps things clean and genuinely fruity, while a touch of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without relying on refined sugar or any questionable additives. Orange zest steeped right alongside the tea bags infuses the whole batch with a warm, aromatic citrus note that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. This is the kind of recipe that's naturally free from the usual nightshade concerns — no tomatoes, peppers, or hidden spice blends to second-guess, just straightforward, wholesome ingredients. Make a pitcher ahead of time, let it chill, and you'll have a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing drink ready to pour over ice whenever you need it.
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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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