Lactose 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 the backbone, gently sweetened with maple syrup and brightened by a double hit of fresh orange and lime juice — it's citrusy, lightly floral, and completely thirst-quenching. The sparkling water goes in at the very end, keeping every glass fizzy and lively right up until the first sip. Naturally, there's not a drop of dairy anywhere in this recipe, so it's a completely worry-free option whether you're avoiding lactose entirely or just cutting back. The technique of steeping the tea without squeezing the bags is a small but smart move that keeps the flavor clean and smooth rather than bitter. Dress each glass with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint and it's honestly stunning enough to serve at a brunch or a backyard gathering. It's the kind of simple, crowd-pleasing drink you'll find yourself making on repeat 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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