Nitrate & Nitrite Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, citrusy, and naturally sweetened — the kind of drink that feels like a treat without a single questionable ingredient in sight. Green tea is steeped at a careful lower temperature to coax out its clean, grassy flavor without any bitterness, then balanced with fresh lemon and orange juice for a genuinely vibrant finish. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, which makes this a great go-to when you're trying to avoid the preservatives and additives that sneak into so many bottled teas and juice blends. The zest from both the lemon and orange takes the flavor up another level, giving each sip a fragrant, almost floral quality that feels anything but ordinary. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint and it looks as good as it tastes — perfect for a slow afternoon or a casual get-together.
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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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