Nightshade Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and naturally free from the nightshade family, this citrus lemonade is a drink you can sip without a second thought. Brewed green tea forms the base, giving the whole thing a delicate, pale gold-green color and a subtle earthiness that makes it feel more sophisticated than your average lemonade. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring the sunshine, while maple syrup keeps the sweetness clean and real — no processed syrups or mystery additives. The trick to keeping the tea smooth and not bitter is pulling those bags without squeezing, which lets the citrus flavors shine front and center. It comes together in a large pitcher, so it's just as easy to make for a crowd as it is for a quiet afternoon at home. Garnish with mint and a lemon slice and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café.
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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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