Turmeric Free Lemon-Basil Mint Green Tea
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 are. 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 green tea smooth and golden rather than harsh or astringent. Raw honey melts right into the warm liquid, and a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice pulls everything into focus with a clean, citrusy lift. The result is floral, herby, and lightly sweet without tipping into cloying territory. For anyone navigating a diet that cuts out certain spices and botanicals, this one is a genuinely easy win — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in a spice blend or pre-made mix to second-guess. Serve it over ice with a few lemon slices floating on top and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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