Artificial Flavors Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

This refreshing spritzer is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio, even if you're just at your kitchen counter. The base is brewed green tea, sweetened with maple syrup and brightened with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice — every single flavor in the glass comes from a real, whole ingredient. That matters more than you might think, because so many bottled beverages and drink mixes sneak in synthetic flavoring agents that are nearly impossible to spot on a label. Here, you're squeezing the citrus yourself and steeping the tea from bags, so there's no guesswork about what's actually in your cup. The sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes the whole thing feel celebratory without any artificial enhancement. A quick tip from the recipe: don't squeeze the tea bags when you pull them out, or you'll introduce bitterness that competes with all that bright citrus. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a citrus slice, and you've got a drink that looks and tastes like it came from a fancy café — made entirely from scratch.

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