Low Sodium Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
Bright, floral, and gently sweet, this warm cup hits that perfect balance between refreshing and comforting. The trick to getting it right is temperature — heating the water to just below a boil keeps the tea smooth and mellow instead of sharp and astringent. A squeeze of fresh lemon adds a clean citrus lift, while raw honey dissolves in beautifully and rounds out any bitterness without overpowering the delicate green tea flavor. For anyone keeping an eye on sodium intake, this is the kind of drink that feels indulgent without a single grain of added salt in sight — just pure, wholesome ingredients doing all the work. It comes together in minutes and makes a genuinely lovely alternative to reaching for a sugary bottled drink or a heavily processed mix. Serve it with a thin lemon slice floating on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink — almost.
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1 serving
- 1 green tea bag (or 1 tsp loose-leaf green tea)
- 8 oz filtered water
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about ½ lemon)
- 1 tsp raw honey
For serving
- 1 thin lemon slice, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a kettle or small saucepan until it reaches 175–185°F (79–85°C) — just below a full boil, with small bubbles beginning to rise from the bottom. Avoid a rolling boil, which can make green tea taste bitter.
- 2
Place the tea bag in a mug and pour the hot water over it. Steep for 2–3 minutes, until the tea is a clear pale gold-green.
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