Citric Acid Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon

Fresh lemon juice is the star of this chilled green tea, and it's worth noting that it behaves very differently from the citric acid you'd find listed on a store-bought bottled tea or powdered drink mix. Many commercial iced teas sneak in that additive as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which can be a real problem for anyone who needs to avoid it — so brewing your own is genuinely the smarter move. The tea is steeped at a careful lower temperature to keep it smooth and never bitter, then sweetened with honey or plain sugar and brightened with freshly squeezed lemon. The result is light, floral, and just tart enough to feel refreshing without tipping into anything sharp or artificial. Pouring it over ice and letting it chill slowly means you get a beautifully clear, golden-green drink that looks as good as it tastes. A few lemon slices and a sprig of mint on the glass turn it into something you'd happily serve at a summer gathering without a second thought.

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