BHA & BHT Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, this green tea citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice bring a vibrant, layered tartness that bottled versions simply can't match, while brewed green tea adds a subtle, earthy depth that elevates the whole glass. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and free from the synthetic preservatives — like BHA and BHT — that sneak into so many store-bought beverages and flavored drink mixes. Steeping the tea just right and skipping the squeeze on the bags keeps any bitterness at bay, so the flavor stays crisp and balanced. Served over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of homemade drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.
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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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