Unsweetened Lime Iced Green Tea
Crisp, unsweetened iced green tea with bold lime aroma from fresh peel and a touch of lime juice for gentle acidity. Clean, refreshing, and sharply focused — pure tea with citrus lift, no sweetness.
Prep Time : 15 min
Cook Time : 5 min
Servings : 8
15 min
5 min
8
Ingredients
Lime Infusion
• 2 strips lime peel (green part only, no white pith)
• 1–2 Tbsp fresh lime juice, to taste
To Serve
• Ice
• Lime peel or thin lime slice
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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. - Add Lime Aroma
Add the lime peel strips to the warm tea. Let infuse for 5–8 minutes only, just until a pronounced lime aroma develops. Remove the peel promptly to prevent bitterness. - Add Gentle Acidity
Once the tea has cooled to room temperature, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. The acidity should be light and refreshing, not sharp. - Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and crisp.
- Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled lime green iced tea, and garnish lightly with lime peel or a thin slice if desired.
*Notes :
- Lime flavor here comes primarily from peel, not juice — this keeps the tea unsweetened but aromatic.
- Never infuse lime peel cold or for extended periods; bitterness develops fast.
- Green tea must stay light and clean; oversteeping ruins this drink instantly.
- Best consumed within 24 hours for peak freshness and clarity.
Nutrition Facts
( per ~200 serving )
Calories
~5 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~1 g
Calories
~5 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~1 g
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Unsweetened Lime Iced Green Tea
Ingredients
Method
- 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.
- Add the lime peel strips to the warm tea. Let infuse for 5–8 minutes only, just until a pronounced lime aroma develops. Remove the peel promptly to prevent bitterness.
- Once the tea has cooled to room temperature, stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. The acidity should be light and refreshing, not sharp.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully cold and crisp.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled lime green iced tea, and garnish lightly with lime peel or a thin slice if desired.
Notes
- Lime flavor here comes primarily from peel, not juice — this keeps the tea unsweetened but aromatic.
- Never infuse lime peel cold or for extended periods; bitterness develops fast.
- Green tea must stay light and clean; oversteeping ruins this drink instantly.
- Best consumed within 24 hours for peak freshness and clarity.