Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, this citrus agua fresca is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the guesswork. For anyone managing eosinophilic esophagitis, store-bought beverages and flavored drinks can be a minefield of artificial additives, natural flavors, and trigger ingredients hiding in plain sight — this recipe sidesteps all of that. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, brewed green tea, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt are all you need, and every single one is easy to verify and control at home. The technique matters here too: steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor clean and smooth, and straining the citrus juice removes pulp that could be irritating. A touch of salt rounds out the sweetness in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated, and the maple syrup lets you dial the sweetness up or down to suit your palate. Served over ice with a sprig of mint, it looks gorgeous in a glass and tastes like something you'd order at a nice café. It's the kind of simple, safe recipe that makes warm-weather hydration genuinely exciting again.
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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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