Hazelnut 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 lemon juice creates a clean, lightly sweet flavor that's hard to beat — and it comes together with just a handful of pantry staples. Steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a full boil is the key move here, keeping the flavor smooth and mellow instead of bitter. Honey or sugar dissolves right into the warm tea, so every sip is perfectly balanced without any gritty sweetness. For anyone navigating nut allergies, this recipe is naturally worry-free — every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with zero risk of hidden hazelnut oils or flavored syrups sneaking in. Garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and is genuinely impressive enough to serve to guests.
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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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