Vegan Green Tea Citrus Spritz

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

5.0

(12)

This sparkling drink is the kind of thing you make once and immediately want to serve at every gathering. Brewed green tea forms a delicate, slightly grassy base that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh-squeezed orange and lime juice, while maple syrup adds just enough sweetness to pull it all together. The whole thing gets topped off with chilled sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing finish that feels genuinely celebratory. Every single ingredient here is plant-based by nature, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess — just clean, vibrant flavors from start to glass. One small but important technique makes a real difference: pulling the tea bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter. Served over ice with a citrus slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks far more impressive than the effort involved. It's the perfect pitcher drink for warm afternoons, brunches, or any time 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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