Turmeric Free Green Tea Citrus Agua Fresca
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from clean, whole ingredients, this citrus agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting somewhere sunny even on an ordinary afternoon. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a natural tartness that pairs beautifully with the delicate, grassy notes of green tea, while maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought beverage — you know exactly what's going into your glass. The small addition of fine salt is a quiet trick that sharpens all the citrus flavors without making the drink taste savory in the slightest. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the base smooth and mellow rather than bitter, so the final blend stays balanced and easy to drink. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a thin citrus wheel, it looks genuinely beautiful and comes together with almost no effort. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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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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