Turkey Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — bright, lightly sweet, and just tart enough from the fresh lemon juice to keep you reaching for another glass. Green tea is steeped at a careful lower temperature to coax out its delicate, grassy flavor without any bitterness, which makes all the difference compared to just dunking bags in boiling water. A touch of honey or sugar balances the citrus beautifully, and the whole thing comes together in a pitcher you can keep cold and ready in the fridge. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it feel a little fancy with zero extra effort. Naturally, there's nothing here to worry about from a dietary standpoint — just clean, simple ingredients that happen to be completely plant-based and free of any animal proteins. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a quiet afternoon treat or something to set out for a crowd.
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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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