Legume Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
This herbal iced tea is bright, cooling, and layered with flavor — the kind of drink that feels like a treat without any effort. 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 squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a clean, citrusy lift. The result is a golden-green pitcher of something genuinely refreshing that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category — certain flavored teas, syrups, and store-bought drinks sneak in unexpected additives. This recipe keeps things completely straightforward: loose herbs, tea bags, honey, and lemon, nothing more. Served over ice with a few thin lemon slices floating on top, it's the kind of glass you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all week.
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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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