Sesame Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink lands somewhere between a spa sip and a backyard party staple — bright, lightly sweet, and genuinely thirst-quenching. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a vivid citrus punch, while gently steeped green tea adds a subtle earthy depth that makes the whole thing feel a little more interesting than plain lemonade. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally, and a pinch of fine salt rounds out the flavors in a way that's surprisingly satisfying. The technique here is simple but thoughtful — steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps any bitterness out, so the final drink stays clean and bright. Every ingredient is naturally free from sesame and sesame-derived products, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. Garnished with fresh mint and a thin citrus wheel, it looks beautiful in a glass and comes together with almost no effort. Make a big pitcher and keep it cold — it disappears fast.
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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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