Rice Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of citrus complexity that makes a simple drink feel genuinely special. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice bring a natural tartness, while the zest of both fruits adds an aromatic depth that bottled juice just can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding a subtle richness without overpowering the delicate green tea base. Steeping at a lower temperature keeps the tea smooth and clean-tasting — no bitterness, just a gentle grassy note that plays beautifully against all that citrus. It's naturally free of grains and starches in every single ingredient, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or swap out. Make a big batch the night before and let it chill overnight — it only gets better as the flavors meld together. Pour it over ice, tuck in 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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