
Crisp, refreshing, and naturally free of any grain-based ingredients, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that feels like a reward on a warm afternoon. The secret to a smooth, non-bitter cup is steeping the bags at a lower temperature — around 175°F rather than a rolling boil — which coaxes out the tea's delicate, grassy sweetness without any harshness. A touch of honey or sugar and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out into something that tastes far more special than the sum of its parts. Every single ingredient here is inherently clean and simple, so there's no label-reading required and no worry about hidden additives sneaking in. The result is a beautifully pale golden-green pitcher of tea that's just as elegant garnished with mint and lemon slices as it is sipped straight from a glass over ice. It's the kind of homemade drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bottled version.
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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.
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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