Soy Free 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 wholesome ingredients. Steeped black tea gets layered with bright orange zest and sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, giving it a naturally complex flavor that feels a little special without any fuss. Pure unsweetened cranberry juice adds a gorgeous deep ruby color and a tart edge that balances beautifully against the citrus and the mellow sweetness of the maple. Soy can sneak into a surprising number of bottled beverages and flavored drink mixes, so brewing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The process is simple — steep, strain, chill, and pour — and the result is a pitcher full of something genuinely impressive. Serve it over ice with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that's as pretty as it is delicious.
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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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