Walnut 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 fancy — the kind of thing you'd happily serve at a summer brunch or sip on a slow afternoon. The base is steeped with real orange zest strips, which pull out a fragrant, natural citrus oil that bottled juice just can't replicate. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, adding a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the tartness of pure unsweetened cranberry juice. There are no hidden additives or mystery blends to worry about — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, making it easy to feel confident about what's going into your glass. After a couple of hours in the fridge, the flavors meld into something that tastes far more complex than the simple steps suggest. Poured over ice with an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely stunning to look at too.
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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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