Macadamia Free Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
Bright, clean, and quietly soothing, this mug of green tea is the kind of simple pleasure that genuinely delivers. The trick is in the temperature — heating the water to just below a boil coaxes out the tea's delicate, grassy sweetness without any of that harsh bitterness you sometimes get from a rushed cup. A squeeze of fresh lemon lifts the whole thing, while a spoonful of raw honey rounds it out with a gentle floral warmth. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's the sort of recipe that takes under five minutes but feels like a small, intentional ritual — perfect for a slow morning or a wind-down moment in the afternoon. Serve it with that optional lemon slice floating on top and it looks almost too pretty to drink.
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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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