High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This iced tea is bright, refreshing, and layered with real citrus flavor — the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottle. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of any processed syrup, it keeps things clean and naturally sweet without any of the additives that sneak into so many store-bought beverages. Fresh lemon and orange juice, plus their zests, give it a vibrant, sun-warmed flavor that bottled versions simply can't replicate. Steeping the green tea at just below a simmer is a small but important step — it keeps the tea smooth and mellow rather than bitter, so the citrus can really shine. Everything comes together in one pitcher and chills until you're ready to serve, making it a genuinely easy recipe with a seriously impressive result. Pour it over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus slice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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