
Bright, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable, this agua fresca layers the grassy depth of green tea with the sunny punch of fresh orange and lime juice. The maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to balance the citrus without overpowering it, and a pinch of salt quietly ties everything together in the best way. Every ingredient is naturally free of seeds, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it just works as written. Straining the citrus juice through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the drink silky smooth and removes any stray seeds or pulp that sneak through during juicing. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move that keeps the flavor clean and mellow rather than bitter. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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