Mustard Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Delicate green tea forms the base, steeped at a careful low temperature to keep it smooth and never bitter, then brightened with fresh lemon and orange juice along with their zests for a citrusy punch that feels genuinely vibrant. Maple syrup brings just enough natural sweetness to round everything out without overpowering the clean, grassy notes of the tea. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scan labels for hidden condiment-based additives or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought bottled tea blend. The result is a beautifully layered, golden-green drink that looks stunning poured over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint. It's equally at home at a backyard gathering or as a quiet weekday treat you made entirely for yourself.
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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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