Yeast Free Green Tea Citrus Iced Tea
This is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even when you're just in your kitchen. Bright citrus from fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice mingles with delicate green tea for a refreshing, layered flavor that's anything but boring. Maple syrup brings just enough natural sweetness to round everything out without overpowering the clean, grassy notes of the tea. Because every ingredient here is completely free of fermentation or leavening agents, this is a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle — no label-reading required. The technique matters too: steeping the green tea at 175°F rather than a full boil keeps the flavor smooth and mellow, and skipping the bag squeeze means zero bitterness in the final glass. Serve it over ice with a few citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint for something 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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