High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz
This refreshing spritz is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you're sitting on a sun-drenched patio, even if you're just standing at your kitchen counter. The base is brewed green tea sweetened with maple syrup — a clean, natural swap that keeps things bright and lightly sweet without any of the processed corn-derived sweeteners that sneak into so many bottled beverages and store-bought mixers. Fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a zippy citrus punch that no concentrate can match, and chilled sparkling water lifts the whole thing into something genuinely effervescent and special. The key to getting the tea right is a careful steep — just three minutes and no squeezing the bags, which keeps any bitterness at bay and lets the delicate green tea flavor shine through. Everything comes together in a pitcher, making it easy to batch for a crowd or just pour a single glass when you need something a little more exciting than plain water. Garnished with a citrus wheel and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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