Spice Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon

Crisp, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this iced green tea is exactly the kind of drink you want waiting in the fridge on a warm afternoon. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — water, green tea, honey or sugar, and fresh lemon juice — so there's nothing hidden that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding spices or spice-derived additives. The technique matters too: steeping the tea at 175°F rather than a rolling boil keeps the flavor smooth and mellow, without any bitterness that might tempt you to reach for flavored syrups or packaged mixes. A squeeze of fresh lemon adds just the right amount of brightness, and a drizzle of honey rounds it all out beautifully. It's the kind of drink that feels fancy enough to serve to guests but genuinely takes almost no effort to pull together. Garnish with lemon slices and a sprig of mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes.

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