Cinnamon Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

This bright, bubbly drink is the kind of thing you want to sip on a warm afternoon when you need something refreshing but a little more interesting than plain water. Steeped green tea forms the backbone, giving it a subtle earthy depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice. Maple syrup brings just enough sweetness to round everything out without overpowering the citrus, and a generous pour of sparkling water at the end makes it feel genuinely festive. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, drinks like this can be surprisingly tricky — so many flavored teas and bottled spritzers sneak in warming spices that aren't always obvious on the label. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can mix up a pitcher with total confidence. A few thin citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint make it look like something from a café menu, but the whole thing comes together with minimal effort and no special equipment beyond a saucepan and a pitcher.

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