Ginger Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that feels fancy without requiring much effort at all. Many bottled and café versions of green tea sneak in ginger for a little kick, which can make finding a clean, simple option genuinely frustrating — this one keeps things pure and uncomplicated. The key to a smooth, non-bitter cup is steeping the bags at just below a simmer, around 175°F, which coaxes out the tea's delicate grassy sweetness without any harsh notes. A touch of honey or sugar and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out into something that tastes balanced and intentional. Pouring the brewed tea over ice and letting it cool slowly means you get a beautifully clear, golden-green pitcher ready to go whenever you need it. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint for a little visual flair, and you've got a drink that's as pretty as it is satisfying.
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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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