Mustard 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 beautifully against the gentle sweetness of honey or sugar, and the result tastes far more vibrant than anything from a bottle or powder mix. For anyone navigating condiment-heavy menus or packaged beverages where hidden ingredients can sneak in, this homemade approach puts you fully in control of what goes into your glass. The ingredient list is short, familiar, and completely free of anything that could cause concern — just tea, citrus, a little sweetener, and water. A handful of fresh mint and a few lemon slices on the rim make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, with none of the guesswork.
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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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