Legume Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. The technique here matters — steeping the bags at 175°F rather than a rolling boil keeps the tea from turning bitter, so every sip stays clean and smooth. Fresh lemon juice adds a lively tartness that balances the gentle sweetness of honey or sugar, and the result is far more vibrant than anything you'd pour from a bottle. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this recipe is naturally in the clear — just tea, citrus, a touch of sweetener, and water, with zero hidden ingredients to second-guess. Garnished with lemon slices and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with almost no effort. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you'll have a go-to refresher ready whenever you need it.
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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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