Emulsifier Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This bright, refreshing spritz is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — brewed green tea, fresh-squeezed citrus, maple syrup, and sparkling water. That matters more than you might think, because so many bottled drinks and flavored sodas sneak in emulsifiers to keep their ingredients blended and shelf-stable. Here, everything comes together naturally, no additives needed. The technique is simple: steep the tea carefully to avoid bitterness, sweeten it while it's hot so the maple syrup dissolves completely, then chill before combining with orange juice, lime juice, and a generous pour of sparkling water. The result is lightly sweet, citrus-forward, and effervescent in the best way — like a fancy mocktail that took almost no effort. A few slices of orange or lime and a sprig of fresh mint make it look genuinely impressive in the glass. It's the kind of drink you'll want to batch up for a crowd and keep coming back to all season long.

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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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