Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 refined sugar, no artificial anything. The result is a deep ruby-colored pitcher drink that's equal parts sophisticated and totally crushable on a warm afternoon. Since it's made entirely from plant-based ingredients, it's a naturally safe choice for anyone navigating a red meat allergy, with zero concern about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking in. The orange zest steeps right alongside the tea bags, infusing every sip with a citrusy warmth that plays beautifully against the cranberry's tartness. Make a big batch, stash it in the fridge, and let it chill until you're ready — it only gets better as the flavors meld together. Garnish with fresh orange slices and mint for a presentation that genuinely impresses without any extra effort.
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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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