Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Green Tea Citrus Spritz

This bright, bubbly spritz is the kind of drink that feels like a treat without a single ingredient that could cause a flare. Steeped green tea forms a deep golden-green base that's naturally light and gentle, sweetened with maple syrup instead of anything processed or problematic. Fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a vivid citrus punch, and a splash of chilled sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz at the very end. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scanning every label for trigger foods, and this recipe sidesteps that stress entirely — every component is whole, simple, and easy to verify. The technique matters too: steeping the tea without squeezing the bags keeps bitterness in check, and chilling the base before combining everything ensures the flavors stay clean and bright. It comes together in one pitcher and looks genuinely stunning with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint floating on top. Whether you're sipping it at a weekend brunch or just need something refreshing that you can actually trust, this spritz delivers.

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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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