Almond Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio, even if you're just at your kitchen counter. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, grassy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lemon and orange juice, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out with gentle sweetness. The citrus zest is the secret weapon here — it adds a fragrant, aromatic punch that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. Steeping the tea at just below a simmer keeps the flavor clean and smooth, avoiding the bitterness that can sneak in when green tea is brewed too hot or steeped too long. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination anxiety to worry about — just wholesome, straightforward sipping. It's equally at home at a summer cookout, a weekend brunch spread, or as a midweek treat when you need something a little more special than plain water. Make a big batch the night before and it'll be perfectly chilled and ready to pour whenever you need it.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 medium orange)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp orange zest
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- lemon or orange slices, for garnish (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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