Citric Acid Free Green Tea Citrus Infused Water

Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when you let green tea, fresh citrus, and mint do all the heavy lifting. The slow cold-steep in the fridge is what makes this work — the flavors meld gradually into something light, floral, and genuinely refreshing without any added sweeteners or preservatives. It might seem surprising that a recipe built around lemon and orange fits a citric acid-free approach, but the key is that naturally occurring fruit acids in whole, fresh slices behave very differently from the isolated, manufactured citric acid used as a preservative in packaged drinks and processed foods. You get the brightness of real citrus without the additive that causes problems for sensitive individuals. The mint adds a cool, clean finish that makes every glass feel like something you'd order at a spa. It's beautiful in the pitcher too — those golden rounds of lemon and orange floating alongside the pale tea make it as pretty as it is drinkable. Pour it over ice and you've got the easiest, most elegant drink to set out for guests or sip through a long afternoon.

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