Sesame Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

Bright, refreshing, and completely free of hidden allergens, this citrus lemonade is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any of the label-reading stress. Fresh lemon and orange juice bring a layered tartness that plain lemonade just can't match, while brewed green tea adds a subtle, earthy depth that makes every sip a little more interesting. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, dissolving beautifully into the warm tea and keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. One smart tip built right into the recipe — don't squeeze the tea bags — keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter. Everything comes together in a big pitcher, so it's easy to scale up for a crowd or keep chilled for sipping throughout the week. Poured over ice with a sprig of fresh mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes.

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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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