Nutmeg Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This bright, refreshing iced tea layers the grassy, delicate notes of green tea with the sunny punch of fresh lemon and orange juice — a combination that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Steeping the green tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the small but crucial move that keeps the flavor clean and smooth instead of bitter. Both the lemon and orange zest go straight into the pitcher, giving every glass a fragrant citrus lift that bottled drinks rarely deliver. The whole batch can be made ahead and chilled overnight, so it's ready to pour the moment guests arrive or the afternoon heat kicks in. Naturally free from any warming spices, this is a clean, ingredient-forward drink where citrus and tea do all the talking — no pantry detective work required.
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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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