Chicken Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with citrus flavor that makes it feel like something you'd order at a fancy café. Brewed green tea forms the base, steeped at a careful low temperature to keep things smooth and never bitter, then lifted with fresh lemon and orange juice along with their zests for a double hit of citrus. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness without overpowering the delicate floral notes of the tea. Every single ingredient here is naturally plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden animal-derived additives sneaking into your glass. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint floating on top, whether you're serving it at a summer gathering or just treating yourself on a slow afternoon. Make a big batch the night before and let it chill overnight — it only gets better as the flavors meld together.
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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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