Gut Friendly Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and genuinely good for you, this citrus agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something right. Green tea brings a gentle antioxidant boost while freshly squeezed orange and lime juice add a lively tang that wakes up your palate without overwhelming it. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and easy to adjust, so you're never stuck with a drink that's cloying or artificially sweet. A pinch of fine salt rounds everything out and helps your body actually absorb all that hydration — a small detail that makes a real difference. The technique of not squeezing the tea bags is worth noting: it keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter, which is exactly what a gut-friendly drink should be. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus slice, this is the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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