Walnut Free Green Tea Citrus Lemonade

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.6

(20)

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. The combination of delicate green tea, fresh-squeezed lemon, and a splash of orange juice creates a layered flavor that's tart, floral, and just sweet enough. Maple syrup does the sweetening here, which means no refined sugar and a subtle depth that pairs beautifully with the citrus. One small but important technique — not squeezing the tea bags — keeps the base smooth and clean-tasting rather than bitter. Everything gets strained through a fine-mesh strainer, so the final pour is crystal clear and totally pulp-free. It's completely free from tree nuts of any kind, with every ingredient straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no second-guessing what's in your glass. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel, and 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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