Celery Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
This refreshing drink is a bright, layered twist on classic lemonade, blending the grassy, delicate notes of green tea with the sunny punch of fresh lemon and orange juice. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, giving the whole thing a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the citrus. The technique of steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move that keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Everything comes together in a single pitcher, making it an easy pour for a crowd or a quiet afternoon treat. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives — no broths, no spice blends, no hidden vegetable extracts — you can sip without a second thought. Served over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, 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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