Pistachio Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Bright, tangy, and deeply refreshing, this cranberry orange iced tea is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Steeped black tea gets layered with fragrant orange zest and sweetened with maple syrup, then blended with pure unsweetened cranberry juice for a bold, jewel-toned sip that's anything but ordinary. The result is a naturally vibrant beverage with no artificial flavors, no questionable additives, and absolutely no nut-based ingredients to worry about. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, store-bought flavored teas and juice blends can be surprisingly tricky — this homemade version keeps everything clean and transparent from start to finish. A couple of hours in the fridge lets the flavors meld beautifully, so it's a great make-ahead option for entertaining or just keeping a pitcher ready for the week. Serve it over ice with a slice of orange and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually is.
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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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