Walnut Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This refreshing iced tea is bright, lightly sweet, and layered with the kind of citrus complexity that makes a simple drink feel genuinely special. Freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice, plus their zests, give it a vibrant, sun-drenched flavor that bottled versions just can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving smoothly into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth without overpowering the delicate green tea base. Steeping at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here — it coaxes out the grassy, floral notes of the tea while keeping any bitterness at bay. The whole thing comes together in one pitcher and chills beautifully, making it ideal for prepping ahead before guests arrive or just keeping a batch in the fridge for the week. Poured over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Every single ingredient is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's nothing to second-guess — just a clean, gorgeous drink you can pour with confidence.
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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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