This drink is bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor — delicate green tea meets the sunny tang of fresh lemon and orange, all sweetened naturally with maple syrup. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which means you're not dealing with any of the sodium-loaded flavor packets or bottled tea concentrates that sneak added salt into your glass without you realizing it. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil keeps the flavor smooth and clean, and skipping the bag squeeze means no bitterness to mask with extra ingredients. The citrus zest is the secret weapon — it adds a fragrant, aromatic depth that makes this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. It comes together in one pitcher and chills beautifully, making it ideal for batch prep when you want something satisfying on hand all week. Pour it over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus wheel, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a medium saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom. Remove from heat.
Add the green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, then remove and discard the bags. Do not squeeze the bags, as this releases bitter tannins.
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