Turkey Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together — bright, lightly sweet, and layered with real citrus flavor. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, plus their zests, give it a vibrant punch that bottled drinks simply can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth without any processed sugar. The key to a smooth, non-bitter result is steeping the green tea at the right temperature — just below a simmer — and pulling the bags before they have a chance to turn harsh. Everything here is straightforward pantry and produce-drawer stuff, so there's no stress about mystery ingredients or hidden additives. Make a pitcher the night before and you'll have something genuinely special waiting in the fridge all week.
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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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