Chestnut 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 looks like it came from a fancy café but comes together with nothing more than a kettle, a pitcher, and a handful of fresh ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, slightly earthy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to round everything out. The trick to keeping the tea smooth and not bitter is a careful three-minute steep — no squeezing the bags — so every sip stays clean and crisp. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz that makes this feel like a real occasion drink. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free from start to finish, built entirely on tea, citrus, and pantry staples with zero ambiguity about what's in the glass. Dress each glass up with a citrus wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it's genuinely stunning on a warm afternoon or at a weekend brunch spread.

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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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