Coconut Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Bright citrus from fresh lemon and orange juice mingles with delicate green tea, while a touch of maple syrup rounds everything out with just enough natural sweetness. The zest from both fruits adds an aromatic punch that takes it well beyond your average glass of iced tea. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a store-bought bottle. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is a small but important step that keeps the flavor clean and smooth instead of bitter. Once it's chilled and poured over ice, it's genuinely hard to believe something this good came together with so little effort. Citrus slices and fresh mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café — except you made it yourself.
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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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