Mushroom Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
This refreshing agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny and unhurried, even if you're just at your kitchen counter. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, pale gold base that gets brightened with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice — the combination is floral, tart, and just sweet enough thanks to a touch of maple syrup. A pinch of fine salt might sound unexpected, but it rounds out the citrus beautifully and keeps the whole thing from tasting flat. The technique here is simple but thoughtful: steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps any bitterness out, and straining the citrus juice ensures a perfectly smooth, clean pour. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, this is the kind of recipe that requires zero label-reading stress — every ingredient is straightforward, plant-based, and completely free of fungal concerns. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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