Oats 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. Delicate green tea forms the backbone, sweetened with maple syrup and brightened by a generous squeeze of fresh orange and lime juice — it's floral, citrusy, and just a little tart in the best possible way. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from grains and oats, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. 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 clean, smooth texture. A pinch of fine salt ties everything together in a way that's subtle but surprisingly essential. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs and a citrus slice, and it looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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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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