Vegan Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This drink is bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor in the best possible way — delicate green tea meets the sunny tang of fresh lemon and orange, all sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar or honey. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out. The technique matters too: steeping the green tea at 175°F rather than a full boil keeps the flavor clean and smooth, avoiding the bitterness that can make iced green tea taste flat or harsh. Fresh-squeezed citrus juice and a hit of zest from both fruits give it a complexity that bottled drinks just can't match. It's the kind of thing you can batch ahead and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours, which makes it perfect for warm afternoons, brunches, or anytime you want something that feels a little more special than plain water. Pour it over ice, tuck in a sprig of mint, and it 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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