Yeast Free Cranberry Orange Iced Tea
Tart cranberry, bright citrus, and bold black tea come together in a drink that feels both refreshing and a little bit fancy. The deep amber color alone is enough to make it the star of any table, and the flavor delivers on that promise with every sip. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here, adding a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the sharpness of pure unsweetened cranberry juice. Because the recipe skips anything fermented or leavened, it's a naturally safe choice for anyone navigating yeast-related dietary needs — no label-reading anxiety required. Steeping the tea with fresh orange zest is a small step that makes a big difference, infusing the whole batch with a fragrant citrus note you just can't get from a bottle. Make a pitcher ahead of time, let it chill, and you've got a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing drink ready to pour whenever you need 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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