Mediterranean Diet Friendly Green Tea Citrus Infused Water
Staying well-hydrated is one of the cornerstones of Mediterranean-style eating, and this infused water makes it genuinely enjoyable rather than a chore. Cold filtered water slowly draws out the bright flavors of lemon, orange, and fresh mint, while the green tea bags add a subtle, lightly golden depth that plain water simply can't match. The longer it sits in the fridge — up to eight hours — the more aromatic and complex the whole pitcher becomes, so it rewards a little patience. It's the kind of drink you'd expect to find at a seaside café, but it comes together with almost no effort at home. Poured over ice, it looks stunning with the citrus rounds still floating in the pitcher, making it as pretty to serve as it is refreshing to drink. There are no added sugars, artificial flavors, or anything processed here — just whole fruit, herbs, and tea working together exactly the way this style of eating intends.
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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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