Brazil Nut Free Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
There is something quietly restorative about a perfectly brewed cup of green tea, and this version with honey and lemon takes it from simple to genuinely special. The key here is temperature — heating the water to just below a full boil and steeping for only a few minutes coaxes out a clean, delicate flavor without any of that harsh bitterness that can put people off green tea. Fresh lemon juice brightens the whole cup, while raw honey adds a gentle floral sweetness that dissolves right in. Every ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there is no label-reading stress or cross-contamination concern to worry about. It comes together in just a few minutes with nothing more than a kettle and a mug, making it an effortless choice any time of day. Whether you sip it in the morning as a gentler alternative to coffee or wind down with it in the evening, this little ritual feels like a genuine treat.
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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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