Nightshade Free Green Tea Citrus Infused Water
Staying hydrated gets a serious upgrade when you swap plain water for something this bright and aromatic. Cold-steeped green tea mingles with fresh lemon and orange rounds, while mint leaves add a cool, herbal lift that makes every sip feel genuinely refreshing. The slow refrigerator infusion — anywhere from two to eight hours — lets the flavors develop gently without any heat, so you get a lightly golden, fragrant drink that tastes far more special than the effort involved. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, finding flavorful beverages and mixers can sometimes feel limiting, but this recipe relies entirely on citrus, tea, and fresh herbs, so there's nothing to second-guess. It's naturally free of tomatoes, peppers, and all the usual suspects, yet it still delivers real complexity and a gorgeous color. Make a pitcher at the start of the day and it's ready to pour over ice whenever you need it — elegant enough for guests, easy enough for a Tuesday.
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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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