Dairy Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(15)

Bright, refreshing, and naturally free of any dairy, this agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. The base is a lightly sweetened green tea, steeped just long enough to stay clear and delicate — squeezing the bags is skipped on purpose to keep any bitterness out of the picture. Fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a citrusy punch that balances beautifully against the subtle earthiness of the tea, while a pinch of fine salt quietly ties everything together. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, so the whole thing stays completely plant-based without sacrificing any depth of flavor. The process is simple: brew, chill, juice, combine, and pour over ice — no blender, no special equipment, just a pitcher and a strainer. Garnished with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks genuinely impressive for how little effort it takes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.

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Ingredients

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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