Pork Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from clean, plant-based ingredients, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice bring a lively citrus punch, while the zest adds an aromatic depth that bottled drinks simply can't replicate. Maple syrup steps in as a natural sweetener that dissolves beautifully into the warm tea, giving the whole thing a gentle, rounded sweetness without any processed additives. The key to a smooth, non-bitter result is steeping the green tea at the right temperature — just below a simmer — and resisting the urge to squeeze the bags, a small detail that makes a big difference. Everything here is naturally free from any animal-derived or meat-based ingredients, so there's zero label-reading stress involved. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, 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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