
This herbal iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you have your life together — bright, fragrant, and genuinely refreshing in a way that store-bought bottled teas rarely manage. Fresh mint and basil steep together with green tea bags in water kept just below a simmer, which is the key move here: that careful temperature control keeps the flavor clean and golden rather than bitter or astringent. A drizzle of raw honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out with a natural sweetness and a little citrus zing. Every single ingredient in this recipe is a whole, recognizable food, so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a flavoring blend or a packaged tea mix. It's naturally free from the kinds of additives and legume-derived fillers that can sneak into commercial beverages and cause problems for people managing specific sensitivities. Serve it straight over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes — effortlessly elegant for a backyard afternoon or a quiet morning at home.
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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.
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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