Gelatin Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
Sipping something this bright and herby feels like a small luxury, and it comes together with nothing more than tea bags, fresh herbs, and a few pantry staples. Green tea is steeped at a careful 175°F to keep it smooth and golden rather than bitter, then layered with the cooling punch of fresh mint and the unexpected depth of fresh basil — a combination that somehow tastes both classic and surprising. Raw honey melts right in while everything is still warm, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties it all together with a clean, citrusy lift. Many ready-made flavored teas and bottled drinks sneak in gelatin-derived fining agents or other additives, so brewing your own from whole ingredients is the easiest way to know exactly what's in your glass. This recipe is entirely plant-based and built from real, recognizable ingredients — no hidden extras, no guesswork. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes, whether you're pouring it for yourself on a quiet afternoon or setting it out for a crowd.
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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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