Paraben Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

Bright, refreshing, and made entirely from whole ingredients you can trust, this citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the usual label-reading stress. Parabens can sneak into packaged beverages through preservatives and synthetic additives, but when you're squeezing real lemons and oranges and sweetening with maple syrup, there's nothing hidden in the mix. The green tea base adds a subtle, earthy depth that makes this far more interesting than a standard lemonade, and that pale gold-green color is genuinely beautiful in a glass. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor clean and smooth — a small step that makes a real difference. Everything comes together in a single pitcher, and the result is a chilled, layered drink that's equally at home at a backyard gathering or a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table. A sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice on the rim make it feel a little fancy with almost zero extra effort.

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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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