Lupin Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

This refreshing drink layers the gentle, grassy notes of green tea with bright lemon and a hint of sweet orange for something that feels far more special than your average glass of lemonade. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and adding a subtle depth that plain sugar just can't match. The citrus juices are freshly squeezed and strained, so every sip is clean, vibrant, and completely free from anything processed or hidden. For anyone navigating a lupin-free lifestyle, this kind of simple, whole-ingredient drink is a genuine pleasure — no label-scanning required, just real food you can trust. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it's the kind of thing you'd happily pour for guests without mentioning a single dietary detail. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.

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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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