Capsaicin Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
Bright, herbal, and genuinely refreshing, this iced green tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together. Fresh mint and basil steep alongside the tea bags, layering in a cool, garden-forward aroma that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lemon juice and the gentle sweetness of raw honey. Every ingredient here is naturally free of any heat or spice, so there's no label-reading required — just clean, simple components you can trust. The key technique is keeping the water just below a simmer at 175°F, which coaxes out the best flavor from the green tea without any bitterness. A quick strain presses every last drop of herbal goodness into the pitcher before the honey and lemon go in. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly elegant for a backyard afternoon or a quiet moment to yourself.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 green tea bags
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp raw honey
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1–2 lemons)
For serving
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced (optional)
- ice, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to 175°F (80°C) in a small saucepan — just below a simmer, with small bubbles beginning to form at the bottom. Remove from heat.
- 2
Add the green tea bags, mint leaves, and basil leaves to the hot water. Steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is a clear golden-green and the herbs are fragrant. Do not steep longer, as the tea can turn bitter.
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