Citric Acid Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea

Fresh lemon juice is the star citrus element here, squeezed directly from whole lemons rather than sourced from any processed concentrate or additive — which matters when you're trying to avoid manufactured citric acid that sneaks into so many bottled drinks and flavored teas. The result is a bright, herbaceous iced tea that tastes genuinely clean and alive. Green tea steeped at a careful low temperature forms the golden-green base, while fresh mint and basil layers in a cooling, garden-fresh complexity that makes this feel far more special than a standard glass of iced tea. Raw honey brings gentle sweetness without any of the preservatives or additives found in flavored syrups. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a pitcher, with no complicated equipment required. Served over ice with a few thin lemon slices floating on top, it's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.

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