Vegetarian Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
This vibrant, fruit-forward iced tea is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel a little more special. Steeped black tea gets layered with bright orange zest and tart pure cranberry juice, then sweetened just enough with maple syrup for a naturally balanced flavor that isn't cloying or artificial. The result is a deep ruby-colored pitcher drink that looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. The maple syrup does a beautiful job replacing refined sugar, adding a subtle warmth that plays off the citrus and cranberry in a way you didn't know you needed. Make a big batch ahead of time, let it chill in the fridge, and you'll have a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink ready to pour whenever the moment calls for it.
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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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