Celery Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like summer has officially arrived. Green tea is steeped at a careful low temperature to coax out its delicate, grassy flavor without any bitterness, then blended with fresh lemon and orange juice for a citrus punch that's genuinely vibrant. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole — no flavor packets, no store-bought mixes, nothing hiding in the label that could cause concern. The zest from both the lemon and orange takes the flavor up another level, giving each sip a fragrant, almost floral quality that feels a little fancy with zero extra effort. Make a big pitcher the night before and it's ready to pour over ice whenever you need it, garnished with citrus slices and fresh mint for a presentation that looks genuinely impressive.
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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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