Pistachio 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 in your own kitchen. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, pale gold base that pairs beautifully with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, creating a layered citrus flavor that's bright without being sharp. A touch of maple syrup brings just enough sweetness, and a pinch of fine salt quietly ties everything together in a way that makes each sip taste more alive. The whole thing comes together in a large pitcher, making it easy to scale up for a crowd or keep chilled for the week. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress — just clean, wholesome refreshment. Garnished with fresh mint and a thin citrus slice, it looks genuinely stunning served over ice without any extra effort. Whether you're hosting or just treating yourself, this is the kind of homemade drink that quietly replaces anything you'd reach for in a bottle.
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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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