Turmeric 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. Green tea can turn bitter fast if you're not careful, but steeping it at 175°F rather than a full boil keeps the flavor clean, smooth, and just a little grassy in the best possible way. Fresh lemon juice adds a lively tang that balances the gentle sweetness from honey or sugar, and the result tastes far more sophisticated than the handful of ingredients would suggest. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out certain spices and roots — including the golden stuff that shows up in so many wellness drinks these days — this is a naturally safe and satisfying option with zero ingredient drama. Everything here is straightforward and easy to verify, which makes it a genuinely stress-free pour. Garnish with a few mint sprigs and lemon slices and it looks like something from a café menu, no extra effort required.
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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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