Pescatarian Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This drink is bright, refreshing, and genuinely hard to put down — the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice bring a natural tartness that pairs beautifully with the grassy, delicate notes of green tea, while maple syrup rounds everything out without tipping into cloying sweetness. The trick to getting the best flavor is steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil, which keeps the tea smooth and prevents the bitterness that can sneak in when the leaves get too much heat. Zest from both the lemon and orange adds an extra layer of citrus depth that store-bought bottled teas simply can't replicate. It's entirely plant-based, so it fits naturally into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs and citrus slices for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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