Alpha Gal Friendly Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with real citrus flavor that tastes like genuine effort without much fuss. Fresh lemon and orange juice, along with their zests, give it a vibrant, sun-kissed depth that no bottled drink can match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping things completely plant-based and free from any animal-derived ingredients that can be tricky to navigate with alpha-gal syndrome. Green tea is steeped at the right temperature — just below a simmer — so you get a smooth, clean base without any bitterness getting in the way of those citrus notes. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher and chills until you're ready to serve, making it a great make-ahead option for gatherings or just a quiet afternoon at home. Garnished with fresh mint and citrus slices, it looks as good as it tastes — and you'll know exactly what went into every sip.
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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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