Mushroom 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. Steeping the bags at 175°F rather than a rolling boil is the key move here — it coaxes out the tea's delicate, grassy sweetness without any bitterness. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a touch of honey bring everything into balance, giving you that perfect sweet-tart sip every time. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from fungi and fungal derivatives, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or in the prep. It comes together with pantry staples and a little patience while it chills, making it an effortless option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Garnish with lemon slices and 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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