Low Iodine Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

Bright, refreshing, and built entirely from whole, unprocessed ingredients, this citrus lemonade is a genuinely satisfying drink that feels like a treat without any of the usual compromise. Green tea brings a delicate, pale gold-green depth that plain lemonade simply can't match, while fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice layer in a sunny tartness that wakes up your taste buds. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener here — a smart swap since refined sugars and artificial sweeteners can be tricky territory when you're watching iodine intake. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally low in iodine, so you can sip freely without second-guessing the label on a bottle of store-bought lemonade or flavored drink mix. The technique is simple but thoughtful — steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps the flavor clean and smooth, and straining the citrus juice means every glass is perfectly clear. Serve it over ice with a mint sprig and a lemon slice for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.

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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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