Brazil Nut Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Crisp, citrusy, and just sweet enough, this iced green tea is the kind of refreshing drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. The key to getting it right is temperature — steeping the bags in water just below a simmer coaxes out that delicate pale golden-green color without any bitterness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey bring everything into balance, making each sip bright and clean. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's zero need to scrutinize labels or worry about what's hiding in a premixed blend. It's a beautifully simple recipe that anyone can pull off, and the garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint takes the presentation from everyday to genuinely impressive. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it disappears fast.
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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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