Pecan Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.9

(15)

This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep on rotation all summer long. Delicate green tea meets bright citrus in a lightly sweetened, endlessly drinkable blend that feels fancy without requiring any real effort. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a punchy, sun-ripened flavor that bottled juice simply won't replicate, so it's worth the extra few minutes of squeezing. A pinch of fine salt rounds everything out and makes the citrus pop in the best possible way. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a thin citrus wheel, it looks genuinely stunning in a glass. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just need something more exciting than plain water on a hot afternoon, this pitcher drink delivers every single time.

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Ingredients

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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