Alpha Gal Friendly Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Living with alpha-gal syndrome means scanning labels for hidden mammal-derived ingredients in the most unexpected places, but this bright, refreshing drink is completely in the clear. Every ingredient here — green tea, fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice, maple syrup, and water — is entirely plant-based, so you can sip without a second thought. The combination of grassy green tea and tart citrus is genuinely special, landing somewhere between a spa drink and a backyard summer staple. Maple syrup does the sweetening work in a way that feels a little more complex and interesting than plain sugar, and the recipe even reminds you to taste and adjust, so it's perfectly tuned to your preference. Steeping the tea just right and straining the fresh juice keeps the final drink clean, clear, and beautifully balanced. Poured over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon wheel, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café — except you made it at home in under an hour.
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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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