Spice Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
Bright, refreshing, and completely free of any heat or spice, this citrus iced tea is the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Green tea is steeped at a careful 175°F to coax out its clean, grassy flavor without any bitterness, then sweetened with maple syrup for a gentle, natural sweetness that doesn't overpower. Fresh lemon and orange juice — plus their zests — layer in a vibrant citrus punch that makes every sip feel alive without a single ingredient that could cause irritation or sensitivity. It's a genuinely easy recipe to pull off, and the result looks stunning in a glass with ice and a few citrus slices. For anyone navigating a spice-free lifestyle, finding flavorful drinks that aren't bland can feel like a challenge, but this one proves you don't need a single spice to make something memorable. Make a big batch the night before and let it chill overnight — it only gets better as the flavors meld together.
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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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