Red Meat Allergy Friendly Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and completely plant-based, this iced tea is a genuinely satisfying drink that happens to be naturally free of any animal proteins — no red meat, no hidden meat-derived additives, just clean, wholesome ingredients. Green tea is steeped at a careful 175°F to coax out its grassy, delicate flavor without bitterness, then sweetened with maple syrup for a subtle, earthy depth that white sugar just can't match. Fresh lemon and orange juice — plus zest from both fruits — layer in a citrusy brightness that makes every sip feel like a little burst of sunshine. The result is something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week, ready to pour over ice whenever the craving hits. Garnish 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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