Low FODMAP Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritz is exactly the kind of drink that makes a warm afternoon feel like a little celebration. Brewed green tea forms a clean, lightly grassy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, all lifted by a touch of maple syrup for gentle sweetness. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy finish that feels far more special than it is to put together. Navigating beverages on a low-FODMAP plan can be trickier than expected — many store-bought drinks sneak in high-fructose corn syrup, fruit concentrates, or other sweeteners that can cause problems — so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control. The portion-conscious use of orange juice and maple syrup keeps everything well within safe limits without sacrificing any of the flavor. It comes together in about 30 minutes, serves four, and looks genuinely gorgeous with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint floating on top. Whether you're serving it at brunch or just treating yourself on a Tuesday, this is the kind of drink you'll want to keep on rotation.

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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)
Ingredient note
Freshly squeezed orange juice is low in FODMAPs in modest amounts, and this recipe works out to about 2 tablespoons per serving, so it is likely fine.
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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