Dairy 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 in your own kitchen with just a handful of real ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, slightly grassy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the citrus. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy lift that makes it feel genuinely celebratory. Naturally free of any dairy, there's nothing to swap or substitute here — every ingredient is already clean and plant-based by design. A small but important detail in the method is steeping the tea without squeezing the bags, which keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter. Garnished with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's as pretty as it is delicious. Whether you're serving it at brunch, a summer gathering, or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon, this spritz delivers serious flavor with zero fuss.

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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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