Chicken Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

This refreshing drink is a bright, citrusy twist on classic lemonade, layered with the subtle earthiness of green tea and a touch of floral sweetness from maple syrup. The combination of fresh lemon and orange juice gives it a complex, sunny flavor that feels far more special than anything you'd pour from a bottle. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move — it keeps the base clean and mellow rather than bitter, so every sip stays smooth and balanced. Maple syrup dissolves beautifully into the warm tea and adds a gentle depth that plain sugar just can't match. Everything here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. It's the kind of drink that looks gorgeous on a table with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, but honestly tastes just as good straight from the pitcher.

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Ingredients

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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