Brazil Nut Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
This refreshing drink layers the gentle, grassy notes of green tea with bright lemon and a hint of sweet orange for something that tastes far more special than a standard lemonade. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the hot tea and adding a subtle warmth that plain sugar just can't match. The technique of steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move — it keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice get strained before hitting the pitcher, so every sip is silky and pure. This is the kind of drink you'd happily serve at a summer gathering or sip solo on a slow afternoon, and it comes together with nothing more than a saucepan, a pitcher, and a handful of everyday ingredients. Because everything here is naturally free from tree nuts and cross-contamination concerns, you can pour with total confidence.
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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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