Cashew 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-squeezed lemon juice creates a clean, lively flavor that's miles ahead of anything from a bottle. Steeping the tea at just below a simmer — rather than a rolling boil — is the key move here, keeping the flavor smooth and mellow instead of bitter. A touch of honey or sugar rounds everything out without making it cloying. Since every ingredient is naturally simple and whole, there's zero concern about hidden nut derivatives or cross-contact that can sneak into packaged beverages and flavored drink mixes. Garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly elegant for a backyard gathering or just a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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