Fresh Citrus Green Iced Tea

Name: Fresh Citrus Green Iced Tea
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1.65 L water; 6–7 item green tea bags (Sencha or China Green); 1 item medium lemon (very thinly sliced; peel on; seeds removed); 1 item medium orange (very thinly sliced; peel on; seeds removed); 2-3 tbsp mild honey (to taste); item ice; item citrus slices

Clean, refreshing iced green tea infused with fresh citrus — bright lemon and sweet orange balanced with gentle honey sweetness. Light, aromatic, and perfectly structured for hot days.

fresh citrus green iced tea served over ice with lemon and orange slices

Prep Time : 15 min

Cook Time : 5 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

15 min

Cook Time :

5 min

Servings :

Ingredients

Green Tea Base

• 1.65 L water

• 6–7 green tea bags (Sencha or China Green) — this one on Amazon

Citrus Infusion

• 1 medium lemon, very thinly sliced (peel on, seeds removed)

• 1 medium orange, very thinly sliced (peel on, seeds removed)

• 2–3 Tbsp mild honey, to taste — this one on Amazon

To Serve

• Ice

• Citrus slices

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Directions

Brew the Green Tea
Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F) — do not boil.
Add the green tea bags and steep for 2–3 minutes maximum.
Remove the tea bags without squeezing and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
Sweeten Lightly
While the tea is still warm, stir in 2 Tbsp honey until fully dissolved.
Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed.
Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Prepare the Citrus
Wash the lemon and orange thoroughly.
Slice both very thinly, keeping the peel on but removing any visible seeds.
Avoid thick slices — citrus should perfume the tea, not dominate it.
Cold Citrus Infusion
Add the citrus slices to the cooled tea.
Refrigerate and let infuse for 15–20 minutes only, until a fresh citrus aroma develops.
Remove the citrus promptly to prevent bitterness from the peel.
Chill
Continue chilling the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and balanced.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice.
Pour over the chilled citrus green iced tea and garnish with a fresh citrus slice if desired.

*Notes :

Use light green tea — oversteeped or low-quality tea turns bitter fast.
Citrus peel releases aroma quickly; longer infusions extract bitterness.
Honey should support, not sweeten aggressively — this is tea, not lemonade.
Best enjoyed within 24 hours for clean citrus flavor.

Nutrition Facts

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~8 g

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