This herbal iced tea is the kind of drink that makes you feel like you've got your life together — bright, cooling, 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 held just below a simmer, which is the key move here: that careful temperature keeps the tea golden and clean rather than bitter or astringent. Raw honey melts right into the warm liquid, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a citrusy lift that wakes up every other flavor in the glass. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free from grain-based concerns, so there's no label-reading required and no substitutions needed — just straightforward, wholesome sipping. It's equally good served immediately over a tall glass of ice or made ahead and chilled in the fridge for a few hours, which actually deepens the herbal notes beautifully. A few thin lemon slices floating on top make it look like something from a fancy café, even though the whole process is genuinely simple.
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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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