Legume Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of citrus complexity that makes a simple drink feel genuinely special. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, along with their zests, give it a vibrant, sun-warmed flavor that bottled versions just can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth without overpowering the delicate green tea base. Steeping at a lower temperature keeps the tea smooth and clean — no bitterness, just a gentle, grassy note that plays perfectly against all that citrus. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this is the kind of drink you can pour without a second thought, since every ingredient here is naturally in the clear. It's endlessly refreshing over a big glass of ice, and the optional mint and citrus garnish make it look like something you'd order at a nice café. Make a pitcher ahead of time and keep it in the fridge — it only gets better as it sits.
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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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