Eggless Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink lands somewhere between a delicate iced tea and a bright citrus cooler, and it's genuinely hard to stop at just one glass. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a sunny, tangy backbone, while brewed green tea adds a subtle earthy depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than your average lemonade. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and a pinch of fine salt quietly ties all the flavors together in a way that's hard to put your finger on but impossible to miss. The technique of not squeezing the tea bags is a small but smart move — it keeps the flavor clean and mellow rather than bitter. Every ingredient here is naturally plant-based and free from animal products, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess. Served over ice with a few citrus slices and fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table without requiring any extra effort. This is the kind of drink that works for a lazy afternoon at home just as well as it does for a backyard gathering.
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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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