Almond Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a special occasion. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, earthy base that gets brightened up with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, then sweetened with just enough maple syrup to balance the citrus without tipping into sugary territory. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, lively finish that's genuinely hard to put down. Steering clear of almonds is effortless here — every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of tree nut concerns, so there's no label-reading stress involved. The technique matters too: steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter, which makes a real difference in the final glass. Garnished with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. Make a big pitcher for a crowd or scale it down for a quiet moment to yourself — either way, it delivers.

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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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