Fish Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This bright, refreshing drink layers the grassy depth of green tea with the sunny punch of fresh lemon and orange, all sweetened with a touch of maple syrup for something that feels a little more interesting than your average iced tea. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden broths, no seafood-derived additives, nothing to second-guess. The technique matters too: steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a rolling boil keeps the flavor clean and mellow, and skipping the bag squeeze means no bitterness sneaking in to compete with all that citrus brightness. Both the lemon and orange contribute juice and zest, which gives the drink a layered, almost sparkling quality even before it hits the ice. It's the kind of thing you can batch up the night before and pull straight from the fridge when you need it, making it perfect for warm afternoons, brunches, or just a weekday treat that feels a little special. Garnish with mint and citrus slices and it looks genuinely gorgeous without any extra effort.
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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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