Coconut Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
This herbal iced tea is bright, cooling, and genuinely refreshing — the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together even on the hottest afternoon. Fresh mint and basil steep together with green tea bags in water kept just below a simmer, coaxing out every bit of herbal fragrance without a hint of bitterness. Raw honey melts right in for gentle sweetness, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a clean, citrusy lift. Many bottled teas and flavored drinks sneak in coconut water, coconut sugar, or coconut-derived additives, so making your own is a genuinely smart move when you need to keep things simple and safe. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which means you can sip without second-guessing the label. Poured over ice with a few thin lemon slices floating on top, it looks as good as it tastes — the kind of thing you'd happily set out for guests or keep in the fridge all week just for 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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