Yeast Free Iced Green Tea with Lemon
Crisp, bright, and endlessly refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Every ingredient here is naturally free from yeast, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about fermented additives sneaking into your glass. The gentle steeping temperature keeps the green tea smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and fresh lemon juice adds a clean citrus lift that bottled versions simply can't match. A touch of honey or sugar rounds everything out without overpowering the delicate flavor. Pouring the brewed tea over ice and letting it cool gradually means you get a perfectly chilled pitcher ready to go whenever thirst strikes. Dress it up with lemon slices and fresh mint for a little extra elegance, or keep it simple — either way, it's a genuinely satisfying sip.
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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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