Gelatin Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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This is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together — bright, refreshing, and just sophisticated enough to serve at a gathering without any fuss. Brewed green tea forms the base, steeped carefully at a lower temperature to keep things smooth and never bitter, then lifted with fresh lemon and orange juice along with their zests for a citrus punch that's genuinely vibrant. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that blends beautifully into the warm tea before everything chills down. Many store-bought iced teas and flavored drinks sneak in gelatin-based clarifying agents or additives you'd never expect, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's in your glass. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and straightforward — no hidden surprises, no label anxiety. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of mint or a citrus wheel, it looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher the night before and it'll be ready and waiting whenever you need it.

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Ingredients

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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