Carrageenan Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon

Bright, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version. Many store-bought teas and flavored beverages sneak in additives and thickeners — carrageenan being one of the most common — so mixing your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The technique here is worth noting: steeping at 175°F rather than a rolling boil keeps the tea smooth and mellow, without any bitterness that can make green tea feel harsh. Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy lift, while honey or sugar rounds everything out just enough. Pouring over ice straight from the pitcher gives you that satisfying chill without diluting the flavor too aggressively. Garnish with a few mint sprigs and lemon slices and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café — except you made it at home with five simple ingredients.

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