
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of clean flavor that makes you want a second glass before the first one is even finished. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a vibrant citrus punch, while a base of gently steeped green tea adds subtle depth without overpowering the fruit. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the hot tea and keeping the ingredient list completely whole and straightforward. A pinch of fine salt rounds out the flavors in a way that's almost imperceptible but makes everything taste more alive. Because every component here is made from scratch — no flavor packets, no bottled concentrates, no store-bought shortcuts — you have complete control over what goes into your glass. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move that keeps the flavor clean and mellow rather than bitter. Poured over ice and garnished with a citrus slice or a sprig of fresh mint, this is the kind of drink that looks as good as it tastes.
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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.
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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