Soy Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of citrus flavor that makes you want to pour a second glass before the first one is even gone. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring a natural tartness, while their zests add an aromatic punch that bottled juice simply can't replicate. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding just a hint of depth without overpowering the delicate green tea base. Steeping at the right temperature — just below a simmer — keeps the tea clean and mellow rather than bitter, which makes all the difference in the final cup. Everything here is naturally free from soy in any form, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient second-guessing required. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a weekend treat or a make-ahead refresher for a crowd, since it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a day.
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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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