Sesame 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, wholesome ingredients. Brewed green tea forms a gorgeous golden-green base, balanced by the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. The trick to keeping the tea smooth and not bitter is pulling the bags without squeezing — a small step that makes a real difference in the final flavor. Once everything is chilled and combined, a pour of sparkling water gives it that satisfying fizz that makes it feel like a proper occasion drink. Sesame has no place in a beverage like this, and every ingredient here is naturally free of it — no label-scanning required, just straightforward, feel-good sipping. Garnish with a citrus wheel and a sprig of fresh mint and it's genuinely stunning in a glass. Perfect for brunch, a warm afternoon, or anytime you want something that feels a little special without any fuss.

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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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