Macadamia Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and layered with flavor, 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 afternoon. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, pale gold base that brings a subtle earthiness to balance the bold punch of fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving seamlessly into the hot tea and adding a gentle, rounded sweetness that plain sugar just can't match. The tip about not squeezing the tea bags is a small but brilliant detail — it keeps the whole drink clean and smooth rather than bitter. Everything comes together in one pitcher, poured over ice and finished with a mint sprig and lemon slice if you're feeling fancy. It's naturally free from nuts of any kind, relying entirely on fresh fruit, brewed tea, and pantry staples, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass. Honestly, once you try homemade lemonade with a green tea twist, the bottled stuff just won't cut it anymore.
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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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