Wheat 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 both zests, give it a vibrant, sun-drenched flavor that bottled drinks just can't match. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth without any refined sugar. Steeping the green tea at just below a simmer is the key move here — it keeps the base smooth and clean rather than bitter, so the citrus notes really shine through. Everything is naturally free of wheat and grain-based ingredients, making it a worry-free choice without any substitutions or label-reading required. Pour it over ice with a few mint sprigs and a citrus slice, and you've got a drink that 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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