Black Pepper Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Crisp, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Green tea is steeped at a careful 175°F rather than a rolling boil, which keeps the flavor smooth and mellow instead of bitter — a small detail that makes a big difference in the final glass. Fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey bring brightness and just enough sweetness to balance the tea without overwhelming it. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any spice or pepper concern, so you can sip without a second thought. The result is a clean, elegant drink that works beautifully as an afternoon cooler, a dinner table staple, or something to keep in the fridge all week. A few lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint turn it into something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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