Low Sodium Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritzer is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio even on an ordinary Tuesday. Brewed green tea forms the backbone, steeped just long enough to develop a deep golden-green color without turning bitter — a small but important detail that makes a real difference in the final glass. Fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a bright, layered citrus punch, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to tie everything together naturally. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz, making it feel genuinely festive without any effort. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's no hidden sodium sneaking in from flavored syrups, packaged drink mixes, or store-bought concentrates — just clean, vibrant flavor from start to finish. A sprig of fresh mint and a citrus wheel on the rim take it from casual to company-worthy in seconds. It's the kind of homemade drink people will ask you to make again and again.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the green tea base

2 cups water
3 green tea bags
3 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2 medium oranges)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)

To finish

2 cups sparkling water, chilled
1 cup ice cubes

For serving

4 thin orange or lime slices, for garnish (optional)
4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring 2 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 deep golden-green. Remove and discard the 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 15 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 15 minutes more.

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