Pistachio 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 the backbone, steeped carefully to coax out a deep golden-green color without any bitterness — a small but important step that makes a real difference in the final glass. Maple syrup adds a gentle, rounded sweetness, while fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice bring a bright citrus punch that wakes everything up. A generous pour of chilled sparkling water at the end gives it that satisfying fizz, making it feel genuinely celebratory. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no hidden surprises lurking in a store-bought mix or flavored syrup. Dress each glass with a citrus slice and a sprig of mint and you've got something that's as pretty as it is delicious.

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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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