Carrageenan Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz
This bright, bubbly drink is everything you want in a refreshing glass — layered citrus, grassy green tea, and just enough sweetness from maple syrup to make it feel like a treat. Many store-bought sparkling beverages and flavored drinks sneak in thickeners and stabilizers that people with carrageenan sensitivities have to watch out for, but every ingredient here is completely straightforward and easy to verify. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice bring a vivid, natural tartness that no bottled mixer can match, and the chilled sparkling water adds the fizz without any additives. The technique of steeping the tea without squeezing the bags is a small but smart move — it keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. A little maple syrup dissolves right into the hot tea, so the sweetness is evenly distributed throughout every sip. Served over ice with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint, it looks genuinely stunning for something this simple to pull together.
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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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