Lupin Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of citrus flavor that actually tastes like real fruit. Steeping the green tea at just below a simmer keeps the flavor clean and smooth, while maple syrup dissolves right in for a natural sweetness that never feels heavy. Fresh lemon and orange juice, plus their zests, give the drink a vibrant lift that bottled versions simply can't match. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from the kinds of hidden legume-derived additives that can sneak into packaged drinks and flavored teas. You're working with whole, recognizable components from start to finish, which makes this as worry-free as it is delicious. Make a big pitcher the night before and it'll be perfectly chilled and ready to pour whenever you need it — garnished with citrus slices and a sprig of mint if you want to make it feel a little fancy.
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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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