Paraben Free Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This bright, bubbly drink is exactly what you want when you need something refreshing that feels a little special without a lot of effort. Steeped green tea forms a deep golden-green base that gets balanced by freshly squeezed orange and lime juice, then lifted with chilled sparkling water for a fizz that's genuinely satisfying. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and straightforward — no processed syrups or mystery additives that can sneak into store-bought beverages and flavored drinks. The technique of steeping the tea without squeezing the bags is a small but smart move that keeps any bitterness out of the final glass. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and squeezed or brewed from scratch, which is exactly the kind of control that matters when you're being mindful about what goes into your body. Finished with a slice of citrus and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks gorgeous in the glass and tastes even better than it looks. Make a big pitcher ahead of time and keep the tea-citrus base chilled until you're ready to pour — just add the sparkling water at the last minute to keep that fizz alive.

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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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