Legume Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all week long. Delicate green tea meets bright, freshly squeezed orange and lime juice for a combination that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly light. A touch of maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the citrus, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in a way that makes the flavors pop. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of legumes, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole ingredients doing their thing. The technique is simple but thoughtful: steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps any bitterness at bay, and straining the citrus juice gives the final drink a beautifully smooth, clear finish. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus wheel, it looks like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — but it comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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