Hazelnut Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, 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 freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice gives it a layered citrus punch that store-bought lemonade simply can't compete with. Brewing the green tea properly — steeping without squeezing the bags — keeps the flavor clean and delicate rather than bitter, so every sip is smooth and balanced. Maple syrup dissolves beautifully into the warm tea and adds a subtle depth that plain sugar just doesn't bring. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is a genuinely worry-free option: every single ingredient is straightforward and whole, with zero hidden surprises lurking in a flavored syrup or pre-mixed blend. Poured over ice and finished with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep it cold — it disappears fast.
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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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