Nutmeg 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 citrus from real orange zest, then sweetened with maple syrup for a natural, rounded sweetness that never tastes cloying. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice adds a gorgeous ruby hue and a tart depth that balances the tea beautifully. The whole thing chills in the fridge until cold and refreshing, ready to pour over ice whenever you need it. Garnished with fresh orange slices and mint, it's genuinely stunning to serve at a brunch table or just sip on a warm afternoon. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden spice blends or flavoring additives — what you see is exactly what you get.
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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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