
This herbal iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together — bright, fragrant, and genuinely refreshing in a way that store-bought bottled teas never quite 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. Raw honey melts right into the warm liquid, adding a gentle floral sweetness, and fresh lemon juice brings everything into sharp, citrusy focus. The result is a pitcher of something that looks as good as it tastes, especially poured over ice with a few thin lemon slices floating on top. Every single ingredient is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contact concern to navigate — just good, clean flavor from start to finish. It's equally at home at a summer brunch, a weeknight dinner table, or just sitting on the porch on a warm afternoon.
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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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