High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
This soothing cup is everything a good mug of tea should be — bright, lightly floral, and just sweet enough to feel like a treat. The secret to getting it right is temperature control: pulling the water off the heat just before a full boil keeps the green tea smooth and mellow instead of sharp and bitter. Raw honey steps in as the sweetener here, bringing a gentle, complex sweetness that processed syrups simply can't match. For anyone trying to cut out the ubiquitous corn-derived sweetener that sneaks into bottled teas, flavored drinks, and even some honey blends, making this at home puts you fully in control of what goes into your cup. Fresh lemon juice adds a clean, zippy brightness that ties everything together without any of the artificial flavoring found in store-bought versions. It comes together in just a few minutes and requires almost no equipment — just a kettle, a mug, and good ingredients.
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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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