Cashew Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweetened, this green tea citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on an ordinary Tuesday. The combination of delicate green tea, fresh-squeezed lemon, and a splash of orange juice creates a layered flavor that's tart, floral, and just sweet enough. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving seamlessly into the warm tea for a clean finish without any refined sugar. One small but important technique — not squeezing the tea bags — keeps the whole thing smooth and mellow rather than bitter, so every sip stays bright and balanced. For anyone navigating nut allergies or avoiding tree nuts, this recipe is completely worry-free from start to finish, built entirely from whole, simple ingredients with zero hidden surprises. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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