Bring water to boil, add all herbs and spices, reduce to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes
Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes while sterilizing bottles in another pot
Strain the tea infusion through fine mesh, then stir in maple syrup, juice, salt, bitters, and either lemon juice or citric acid
Pour warm liquid into glass bottles, fill close to top, seal airtight, and refrigerate
Serve poured over ice with a garnish, or top with seltzer for a spritz
