Emulsifier Free Green Tea Citrus Infused Water
Bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful in a glass, this infused water brings together the subtle earthiness of green tea with the sunny zing of fresh lemon and orange. A handful of mint leaves rounds everything out, making each sip feel cool and a little fancy without any effort at all. Store-bought flavored waters and drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives and emulsifiers to stabilize texture or extend shelf life — this pitcher skips all of that entirely, because every single ingredient is whole and natural. The slow cold infusion in the fridge does all the heavy lifting, coaxing out flavor gently so you end up with something that tastes clean and layered rather than artificial. It's the kind of drink that looks stunning on a table, with those jewel-bright citrus rounds floating in golden-tinted water, but it genuinely couldn't be simpler to put together. Pour it over ice and serve it straight from the pitcher — no blender, no special equipment, no label-reading required.
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4 servings
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 2 green tea bags
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 6 fresh mint leaves
For serving
- 1 cup ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Place the green tea bags, lemon slices, orange slices, and mint leaves in a large pitcher.
- 2
Pour the cold filtered water over the ingredients, making sure all the citrus slices and mint are submerged.
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