Peanut Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and bold black tea come together in a refreshingly vibrant drink that feels far more special than anything you'd pull off a store shelf. Steeping the tea with real strips of orange zest is the secret move here — it infuses a natural, aromatic depth that bottled teas simply can't match. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the tartness of the pure unsweetened cranberry juice without tipping the whole thing into candy-sweet territory. Every single ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and naturally free of peanuts, so there's no label-scanning stress or cross-contamination worry to navigate. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous in a pitcher with ice, orange slices, and a few sprigs of fresh mint — perfect for a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon at home. Make a big batch, stash it in the fridge, and you'll be reaching for it all week long.
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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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