Turmeric Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade
Bright, refreshing, and naturally vibrant, 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. The combination of lightly steeped green tea with fresh lemon and orange juice creates a layered, complex flavor that store-bought lemonades simply can't match. Maple syrup brings a gentle, rounded sweetness that ties everything together without overpowering the citrus. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out certain spices and colorants, this recipe is a genuinely easy win — every single ingredient is clean, whole, and straightforward. The careful steeping method keeps the tea pale and mellow rather than bitter, so the citrus stays front and center in every sip. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon slice, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort.
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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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