Black Pepper Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and naturally free from any spice that might sneak in and ruin a good glass of iced tea, this citrus green tea is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Brewed at a careful low temperature to protect the delicate flavor of the green tea, it avoids the bitterness that comes from oversteeping or squeezing the bags — just clean, grassy sweetness from start to finish. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring a sunny tartness, while the zest from both fruits adds a fragrant depth that bottled juice simply can't match. Maple syrup ties everything together with a gentle, rounded sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole, so there's no label-reading anxiety or wondering what's hiding in a premade mix. Pour it over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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