Start by bringing 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 tablespoon of loose leaf green tea, steep for 5 minutes. Strain and let cool to room temperature.

While the tea cools, cut 4 to 5 small lemons in half and squeeze them to collect about ½ cup of lemon juice.

In a pitcher, combine the cooled green tea and lemon juice. Add about ⅓ cup of honey or your sweetener of choice, stirring until fully dissolved.

Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the mixture over the ice, and optionally garnish with fresh mint leaves.