Celery 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 delicate floral notes of green tea pair beautifully with fresh lemon juice and just enough honey or sugar to round out the flavor without tipping into sweetness overload. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here — it keeps the tea smooth and mellow instead of bitter, so every sip is clean and balanced. Celery and its derivatives can sneak into all kinds of packaged beverages and flavored drink mixes, but this one is made entirely from scratch with ingredients you can see and trust. From the tea bags to the fresh-squeezed lemon, there's nothing hidden in this glass. A garnish of lemon slices and fresh mint takes it from simple to genuinely impressive, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weekday afternoon.
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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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