Gut Friendly Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
This bright, herbal iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel genuinely good from the inside out. Green tea brings a gentle dose of antioxidants, while fresh mint and basil add layers of cooling, aromatic flavor that feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. Raw honey sweetens things naturally without refined sugar, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a clean, citrusy lift. The steeping method matters here — keeping the water just below a simmer protects the delicate green tea from turning bitter, so you get a smooth, golden-green brew every time. Straining the herbs and letting the tea chill means you're sipping something that's as easy on the stomach as it is refreshing. It's the kind of homemade drink that quietly replaces the sugary, artificially flavored bottled teas that can leave your gut feeling off. Pour it over ice with a few lemon slices and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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