Seed Oil Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and packed with real citrus flavor — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a porch somewhere warm. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like: brewed green tea, fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice, a touch of maple syrup, and fragrant citrus zest. There are no hidden additives, no processed sweeteners, and absolutely no refined seed oils lurking in the mix, which makes it a genuinely clean option when you're being mindful about what goes into your glass. Green tea is steeped at a careful lower temperature to keep it smooth and mellow rather than bitter, so the citrus notes really get to shine. The maple syrup dissolves right into the warm tea, giving just enough sweetness without overpowering the fresh juice. It comes together with minimal effort and can be made ahead and chilled overnight, which means it's ready to pour the moment you need it. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs and citrus slices for a drink that 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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