Oats 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 wholesome ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a deep, golden-green base that's gently sweetened with maple syrup, then brightened with freshly squeezed orange and lime juice for a citrusy punch that feels both light and lively. The whole thing gets topped with chilled sparkling water for that satisfying fizz, making it perfect for warm afternoons, brunches, or any time you want something a little more special than plain water. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of grains and grasses, there's zero guesswork about hidden oat derivatives sneaking into your glass — something that can be surprisingly tricky with flavored drinks and store-bought mixers. A few thin citrus slices and a sprig of fresh mint turn each glass into something genuinely beautiful without any extra effort. Steep, chill, pour, and sip — it really is that simple.

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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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