Peanut Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long — bright, citrusy, and just a little earthy from the green tea. Fresh-squeezed lemon and orange juice give it a vibrant, layered tartness that store-bought lemonade simply can't match, while maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness. The green tea base is steeped carefully and never squeezed, which keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Everything here is naturally free from nuts and nut-derived ingredients, so you can sip without a second thought about what's hiding in the mix. It comes together in a single pitcher and looks stunning over ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon, this is the kind of homemade drink that makes people ask for the recipe.

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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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