Lemon Green Iced Tea
Lemon gives this green iced tea a bright finish after the tea has been brewed. Keep the juice measured and taste the complete cold drink before adding more.
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THE RECIPE CARD
Lemon Green Iced Tea
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Makes
- 1 drink
What you’ll need
- 180 ml drinking water
- 80 g ice
- 1 plain green tea bag
- 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 8 g sugar, optional
Make it at home
- 01
Mix the lemon juice and optional sugar in the serving glass. Keep this mixture separate while the tea brews.
- 02
Brew the tea bag separately with the measured 180 ml water according to the product’s water-temperature and timing directions.
- 03
Remove the tea bag completely. Let the initial heat subside briefly while preparing the serving glass.
- 04
Add the measured ice to the glass containing the fruit or flavor base. Pour in the prepared tea, stir thoroughly, and serve promptly.
A FEW USEFUL DETAILS
Before your
next pour.
Wash the lemon before cutting. The measured juice is part of the flavor balance, not a food-preservation treatment.
Green tea products differ in brew guidance; use the package rather than applying black tea timing.
The measured water is the brew volume before any reduction. Adjust a later preparation deliberately rather than assuming the photographed color is a target.
A little more
to know.
What is useful to know before making this?
Wash the lemon before cutting. The measured juice is part of the flavor balance, not a food-preservation treatment.
Can I prepare the finished drink far in advance?
Prepare appropriate components separately and keep perishables refrigerated. Assemble close to serving; ice, fruit texture, and any sparkling water change while the finished glass waits.
Original editorial guidance and recipe formulations, not independently kitchen-tested. Times are estimates and depend on equipment and product directions. Cooked bases need additional cooling and refrigeration before cold serving. Images are AI-generated illustrations; appearance and yield may vary. Check actual ingredient labels, allergens, and any certification you require. We do not certify products. Read our approach.
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