Low FODMAP Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

This drink is bright, refreshing, and genuinely beautiful in the glass — pale gold-green with a citrus kick that hits just right on a warm afternoon. Brewed green tea forms the base, sweetened with maple syrup and blended with freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice for a layered, complex flavor that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. One of the trickier parts of managing a low-FODMAP lifestyle is finding drinks that feel special without hidden sweeteners or fruit juice blends that push portions into problem territory — this one keeps maple syrup well within the safe threshold and relies on citrus juices that are naturally gut-friendly. The technique matters here too: steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter, so every sip is crisp and clear. Served over ice with optional lemon slices and fresh mint, it makes four generous glasses that look like something from a café menu. It's the kind of drink you'll want to batch ahead and keep cold in the fridge all week.

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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)
Ingredient note
Freshly squeezed orange juice is low in FODMAPs in modest amounts, and this recipe works out to about 3 teaspoons per serving, so it is likely fine.
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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