Gut Friendly 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 feels like a treat while quietly doing something good for your body. Green tea brings a gentle, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice — no bottled concentrates, no mystery additives, just clean, real ingredients. Maple syrup sweetens the base without the gut-disrupting effects that refined sugar or artificial sweeteners can cause, making this a smarter choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what they sip. The trick of steeping the tea bags without squeezing them keeps any bitterness at bay, so the final flavor is smooth and balanced rather than astringent. Chilled sparkling water added at the end gives it that satisfying fizz without any of the artificial flavoring or preservatives found in many store-bought sparkling drinks. It comes together in a pitcher, looks gorgeous with a citrus slice and fresh mint, and is easy enough to batch for a crowd. Whether you're winding down after a meal or just want something more interesting than plain water, 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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