Almond Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon — bright, citrusy, and just a little earthy from the green tea. Fresh lemon and orange juice give it a vibrant, layered tartness that store-bought lemonade simply can't match, while maple syrup adds a gentle sweetness that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. The green tea base is steeped carefully and never squeezed, which keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress — just simple, wholesome components you can feel good about. A handful of ice, a sprig of mint, and a lemon slice on the rim, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes. It's an easy crowd-pleaser that works just as well for a casual backyard gathering as it does for a quiet moment to yourself.
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4 servings
For the green tea base
- 3 cups water
- 3 green tea bags
- ¼ cup maple syrup
For the citrus blend
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 cup cold water
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan, then remove from the heat. Add the green tea bags and steep for 3 minutes, until the tea is a clear, pale gold-green color. Remove and discard the tea bags — do not squeeze them, as this releases bitter tannins.
- 2
Stir the maple syrup into the hot tea until fully dissolved. Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 10 minutes.
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