Almond Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all week long. Brewed green tea meets freshly squeezed orange and lime juice in a lightly sweetened blend that tastes bright, clean, and genuinely thirst-quenching. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden nut-based additives or flavored syrups to second-guess. The technique is simple but thoughtful: steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps any bitterness out, and straining the citrus juice gives the final drink a beautifully smooth texture. A pinch of salt rounds out the flavors in a way that's subtle but makes a real difference. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus slice, it looks like something from a restaurant but comes together with almost no effort at all.
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4 servings
For the green tea base
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 3 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
For the citrus blend
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
- 2 cups cold water
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
- 4 thin orange or lime slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, until the tea is a clear, pale gold-green color. Remove and discard the bags — do not squeeze them, as this releases bitter tannins.
- 2
Stir the maple syrup into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 10 minutes.
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