Spice Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and smooth black tea come together in a drink that feels both refreshing and a little bit fancy. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, finding flavored beverages without hidden seasonings or botanical blends can be genuinely tricky — this one keeps things beautifully clean. The flavor comes entirely from steeped orange zest, pure unsweetened cranberry juice, and a touch of maple syrup, so every sip is bold and natural without a single questionable ingredient. Steeping the tea with fresh zest strips is the secret move here — it pulls out that aromatic citrus oil without any processed flavoring. Once it's chilled and poured over ice, the deep ruby color alone makes it look like something from a café menu. Orange slices and fresh mint make it even more stunning if you're serving guests, though it's honestly just as satisfying straight from the pitcher on a quiet afternoon.
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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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