Gelatin Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. Many store-bought teas and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. The technique here is worth noting — steeping at 175°F rather than a full boil keeps the green tea smooth and mellow, without any of that bitter edge that can ruin a cold brew. Fresh lemon juice adds a clean tartness that pairs beautifully with the honey's gentle sweetness, and together they make something that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. Pouring the hot tea over ice and letting it cool gradually means you get a perfectly diluted, well-balanced drink every time. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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