BHA & BHT Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is everything a warm-weather beverage should be — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with flavor from freshly squeezed orange and lime juice steeped alongside delicate green tea. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which matters when you're avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT that sneak into so many bottled drinks and flavored syrups. Maple syrup does the sweetening naturally, and a pinch of fine salt rounds out the citrus in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. The technique is simple but intentional — steeping the tea just long enough to draw out its grassy, floral notes without squeezing the bags and releasing bitterness. Once everything is chilled and combined in the pitcher, you get a drink that looks gorgeous with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint floating on top. It's the kind of thing you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering or just make for yourself on a slow afternoon when you want something that feels a little more special than plain water.

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