Seeds Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with real citrus flavor that makes it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. Brewed green tea forms the base, steeped at a careful low temperature to keep it smooth and mellow rather than bitter — a small detail that makes a big difference in the final glass. Fresh lemon and orange juice, plus their zests, give it a vibrant, sun-kissed depth that bottled drinks simply can't match. Maple syrup sweetens everything naturally without any of the hidden additives you might find in flavored syrups or store-bought tea blends. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this kind of drink can be surprisingly tricky to source safely off the shelf, but every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. It's equally at home at a weekend brunch, a backyard gathering, or just a quiet afternoon when you want something a little more special than plain water. Make a pitcher the night before and it's ready to pour the moment you need it.
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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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