Dairy Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and bursting with real citrus flavor from fresh lemon and orange juice, plus a hit of zest that makes every sip feel alive. Green tea brings a gentle, grassy depth that pairs beautifully with the citrus, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the whole thing. The entire recipe is naturally free of dairy — no swaps needed, no label-reading required, just clean, simple ingredients that come together effortlessly. Steeping the green tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is a small but important step that keeps the flavor smooth and mellow instead of bitter. Once it's chilled and poured over ice, it looks gorgeous in a glass, especially with a few citrus slices and fresh mint on top. It's the kind of drink that works equally well at a backyard cookout, a weekend brunch, or just a slow afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain water.
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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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