Gut Friendly Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

Bright, refreshing, and genuinely good for your gut, this citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like a treat while quietly doing your body a favor. Green tea brings a gentle, antioxidant-rich base that's easy on a sensitive digestive system, and using maple syrup instead of refined sugar keeps the sweetness natural and less likely to cause that familiar post-sugar slump. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice add a vibrant citrus punch that makes every sip feel alive — and straining out the pulp and seeds means a smooth, clean finish that won't irritate. The tip about not squeezing the tea bags is a small but smart move, keeping the flavor mellow and free of harsh bitterness that can upset a delicate gut. Everything comes together in one pitcher with no cooking beyond a quick steep, so it's as low-effort as it is satisfying. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and you've got something that looks gorgeous on a table and feels genuinely nourishing to drink.

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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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