Pescatarian Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Crisp, citrusy, and just sweet enough, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever bought the bottled stuff. The trick to getting that clean, delicate flavor is steeping the bags at the right temperature — around 175°F keeps the tea from turning bitter, which is the most common mistake people make at home. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens everything up, while honey or sugar rounds out the edges without overpowering the tea's natural grassy notes. It comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and zero fuss, making it a perfect make-ahead option for warm afternoons or casual entertaining. Garnish with a few lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs and it looks genuinely impressive with almost no extra effort.
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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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