
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. Green tea steeped at just below a simmer forms the base, and the combination of fresh mint and basil gives it a layered herbal quality that's cooling and a little unexpected all at once. Raw honey melts right in while the tea is still warm, adding a gentle floral sweetness, and fresh lemon juice brings everything into sharp, citrusy focus. The result is a pitcher of something that tastes far more intentional than the effort it actually takes. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of shellfish and seafood concerns — no labels to scrutinize, no hidden broths or sauces, just clean, whole ingredients you can feel good about. It's equally at home at a backyard gathering or as a quiet afternoon treat poured over a tall glass of ice with a few lemon slices floating on top.
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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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