Assam Spritz: A Fizzy Tea Drink Made for Parties

Not every tea needs a kettle. Some teas just need a bottle of soda and a little patience.

Meet the Assam Spritz, a bold, fizzy tea drink made by steeping Assam black tea directly in Sprite. It’s refreshing, slightly bittersweet, ridiculously easy to make, and surprisingly sophisticated for something that starts with a soft drink bottle.

Whether you’re hosting friends, planning a house party, or looking for a new mixer for your home bar, this one’s a crowd-pleaser.

What Is an Assam Spritz?

An Assam Spritz is exactly what it sounds like:
Assam Black Tea + Sprite, cold-infused over a few hours.

Instead of hot water, the tea steeps slowly in carbonated lemon-lime soda. The result is a drink that’s:

• Lightly caffeinated
• Gently bitter from the tea
• Sweet and fizzy from the soda
• Incredibly refreshing

Think iced tea meets soda, but more grown-up.

Why Assam Black Tea Works So Well

Assam black tea is bold, malty, and full-bodied. That strength is exactly why it works in a spritz-style drink.

When steeped cold in Sprite:

• The bitterness softens
• The maltiness comes through gently
• The tea balances the sweetness of the soda

Using a good loose-leaf Assam is key here. Cold infusions magnify quality. Better leaves = cleaner flavour, no harsh aftertaste.

How to Make an Assam Spritz

This might be the easiest tea recipe you’ll ever make.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle Sprite (750 ml)
• 10 grams Assam Black Tea
• Optional while serving: a slice of lemon

Method

• Open the Sprite bottle and gently release some gas (so it doesn’t overflow later).
• Add 10 grams of Assam black tea directly into the Sprite bottle.
  • You can also do this in a separate bottle or jar if you prefer straining later.
• Close the bottle and refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.
  • Shorter steep = lighter tea flavour
  • Longer steep = bolder, more tea-forward spritz
• Strain if needed and pour into a glass.
• Add a slice of lemon while serving for extra brightness.

That’s it. No boiling. No brewing charts. No stress.

What Does It Taste Like?

The Assam Spritz is:

• Fizzy and refreshing
• Lightly sweet with a clean bitterness
• Smooth, not harsh
• Surprisingly balanced

It’s the kind of drink people take a sip of and go,
“Wait… what is this?”

A Perfect Party Drink (And a Solid Mixer)

The Assam Spritz shines in two places:

1. As a Non-Alcoholic Party Drink

Serve it chilled in glasses with ice and lemon slices.
It looks elegant, tastes interesting, and gives guests a caffeine lift without alcohol.

2. As a Mixer

Assam Spritz pairs beautifully with spirits like:

• Gin (especially citrus-forward or botanical gins)
• Vodka
• White rum

The tea adds depth, the Sprite adds fizz, and the alcohol does what it does best.

Why This Works Without Sugar Syrup

Because Sprite already brings sweetness and citrus.
Adding sugar during steeping would overpower the tea and flatten the flavours.

This is one of those rare tea drinks where less really is more.

Final Sip

The Assam Spritz proves that tea doesn’t have to be complicated to be exciting. With just two ingredients and a few hours in the fridge, you get a drink that works for brunches, house parties, and even cocktail nights.

Bold tea. Fizzy fun. Zero fuss.

👉 Try it with Kapemai Assam Black Tea and see how good simple can taste.