Oats 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 is the secret move here, keeping the flavor clean and mellow without any bitterness. Maple syrup dissolves beautifully into the hot tea and adds a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays perfectly against the fresh lemon and orange juice. The zest from both fruits takes it a step further, giving the whole drink a fragrant, almost floral quality that bottled teas just can't touch. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from oats and oat derivatives — no hidden grains, no ambiguous additives, just tea, citrus, and a touch of natural sweetener. It comes together with minimal effort and can chill in the fridge for up to 24 hours, making it a great make-ahead option for gatherings or a week of easy refreshment. Pour it over ice with a sprig of mint and a citrus wheel, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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