Soy 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'll want to keep in a pitcher in the fridge all week long. Delicate green tea meets bright, freshly squeezed orange and lime juice for a combination that feels both light and surprisingly complex. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving seamlessly into the warm tea and adding a gentle depth that plain sugar just can't match. A pinch of fine salt pulls everything together and makes the citrus pop in the best possible way. For anyone navigating soy-free living, this is a genuinely worry-free pour — every ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden additives to second-guess. The technique is simple but thoughtful: steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps bitterness out, and straining the citrus juice keeps the texture silky smooth. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus wheel, and it looks like something from a fancy café without any of the fuss.

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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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