Artificial Food Coloring Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz
This sparkling drink is bright, refreshing, and built entirely from real ingredients you can feel good about. The vibrant golden-green color comes straight from steeped green tea and fresh-squeezed citrus — no dyes, no synthetic additives, just natural beauty in a glass. Maple syrup brings a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against the tartness of orange and lime juice, while chilled sparkling water gives the whole thing a satisfying fizz. Store-bought sodas and flavored sparkling drinks are notorious for sneaking in artificial colorings, so making your own is a genuinely smart move. The technique is simple: brew, chill, mix, and pour — no special equipment needed. Garnished with a fresh citrus slice and a sprig of mint, it looks stunning on a table without a drop of anything artificial. It's the kind of drink that works equally well for a casual afternoon or a weekend brunch spread.
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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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