Cinnamon Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this green tea citrus iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on an ordinary afternoon. The combination of fresh lemon and orange juice with their zests gives every sip a layered citrus punch that bottled teas simply can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving effortlessly into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth without any processed sugars or spice blends that might sneak in unwanted ingredients. Steeping the green tea at just below a simmer — and never squeezing the bags — keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter, so the citrus really gets to shine. It's a genuinely easy recipe that rewards a little patience: once it chills in the fridge, the flavors meld into something that tastes far more polished than the effort involved. Poured over ice and garnished with fresh mint and citrus slices, it's as pretty as it is delicious.
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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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