Chicken Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This bright, bubbly spritz is the kind of drink that makes any afternoon feel like a little occasion. Steeped green tea forms a deep golden-green base that gets lifted by freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, then sweetened just enough with maple syrup before sparkling water brings the whole thing to life. The technique of steeping the tea without squeezing the bags is a small but important detail — it keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Everything here is naturally plant-based and completely free of any animal proteins, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. It's refreshing, lightly sweet, and just tart enough to feel sophisticated without being fussy. Garnish with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it looks like something you'd pay twelve dollars for at a rooftop bar.

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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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