Almond Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. The combination of delicate green tea and fresh lemon juice creates a balance that's light without being bland, and a touch of honey or sugar rounds everything out beautifully. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a rolling boil is the key move here — it keeps the flavor smooth and mellow instead of bitter or astringent. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading required and no concern about hidden ingredients sneaking in. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and a pitcher, making it an effortless batch drink you can keep chilled and ready all week. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks polished enough to serve to guests but is genuinely simple enough to make on a Tuesday afternoon for yourself.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- 2 tbsp honey sugar or granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a medium saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the tea bags and steep for 2–3 minutes, until the tea is a pale golden-green. Remove and discard the bags without squeezing them.
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