Pork Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweetened, 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. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring a layered tartness that store-bought lemonade simply can't match, while brewed green tea adds a delicate, earthy depth that rounds everything out beautifully. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, dissolving seamlessly into the warm tea and keeping the flavor clean and light. The recipe is entirely plant-based and built from whole, simple ingredients, so there's nothing hidden to worry about — just pure, wholesome refreshment in every glass. A few small techniques, like steeping the tea bags without squeezing them and straining the citrus juice, make a noticeable difference in the final flavor. Serve it over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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