Green Tea Detox Drink with Lemon
Green tea steeped simple and slow, brightened with lemon juice, honey, and fresh mint — a light, warm sipping drink.
There's not much to this one, and that's the point — hot water, a green tea bag, a squeeze of lemon, and a couple of mint leaves for freshness.
Green tea is one of the more commonly cited sources of catechins, plant compounds often discussed alongside antioxidant-rich eating patterns, which is part of why this drink carries a cancer-support tag. Letting it steep a little longer than usual — a few minutes to brew, then another rest before straining — draws out more of that flavor without needing to boil the water and risk bitterness. Lemon and a touch of honey round out the taste, and both are entirely optional if you prefer the tea plain.
Drink it warm right away, or let it cool and refrigerate for a chilled version on a hot day.
Ingredients
- 1 green tea bag — or 1 teaspoon loose green tea
- 1 cup hot water — not boiling, ~80°C / 175°F
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon raw honey — optional
- 2 fresh mint leaves — optional
Instructions
- 1Heat water until hot but not boiling.
- 2Steep the green tea bag (or loose leaves) for 2–3 minutes, then remove.
- 3Add lemon juice and stir.
- 4Sweeten with honey if desired.
- 5Add mint leaves for extra freshness.
- 6Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate for a chilled detox tea.