Seeds Free Green Tea with Honey and Lemon
Warm, bright, and quietly soothing, this simple cup delivers everything you want from a calming drink without a single complicated step. Green tea steeped at just the right temperature — below a full boil — stays smooth and never turns bitter, which makes all the difference in the final flavor. A squeeze of fresh lemon adds a clean citrus lift, while raw honey rounds it out with gentle sweetness that dissolves right into the cup. For anyone navigating a seeds-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — no hidden seed oils, no seasoning blends, just four honest ingredients you can trust. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a slow morning ritual or a mid-afternoon reset. 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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