MSG Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This refreshing spritz is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — brewed green tea, fresh-squeezed citrus, a touch of maple syrup, and chilled sparkling water. There are no flavor packets, no powdered drink mixes, and absolutely nothing hidden in the ingredient list, making it a genuinely clean sip from start to finish. The technique matters here: steeping the tea just long enough to develop that deep golden-green color without squeezing the bags keeps the flavor smooth and balanced rather than bitter. Fresh orange and lime juice bring a bright, natural tartness that no bottled concentrate can match, and the maple syrup dissolves right into the warm tea so every glass is evenly sweet. When you pour the sparkling water over the ice at the end and give it one gentle stir, you get that satisfying fizz without losing the carbonation. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint on the rim but comes together with almost no effort at all.

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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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