Paleo Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
Warm, bright, and quietly restorative, this simple cup hits all the right notes without a single ingredient that strays from whole-food principles. Raw honey steps in as the natural sweetener here — no refined sugar, no syrups, just the real thing stirred in until it melts into the tea. Fresh lemon juice adds a clean tartness that wakes everything up and pairs beautifully with the delicate, grassy notes of green tea. The key to getting this right is temperature: pulling the water just short of a full boil keeps the tea smooth and mellow rather than sharp or astringent. It comes together in just a few minutes, making it an effortless ritual for mornings, afternoons, or winding down at night. A thin lemon slice on the rim makes it feel a little more intentional, even when you're just making it for yourself.
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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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