Seeds 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 clean, simple ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a smooth, lightly grassy base that pairs beautifully with the bright punch of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, all sweetened with a touch of maple syrup. The sparkling water finish gives it that satisfying fizz without any store-bought shortcuts or mystery additives. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category — flavored drinks and syrups sometimes sneak in unexpected extras — but every single component here is straightforward and easy to verify. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is a small but smart move that keeps the flavor clean and mellow rather than bitter. Served over ice with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it's genuinely stunning in a glass and perfect for warm afternoons, brunches, or whenever you want something that feels a little special.

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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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