Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a warm day, and this mint version takes it to a whole new level. Steeped with fresh mint leaves right alongside the black tea bags, every sip delivers a cool, herbal brightness that bottled teas simply can't match. Speaking of bottled teas — many store-bought options sneak in synthetic dyes to achieve that appealing amber or golden color, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. Here, the gorgeous color comes entirely from the tea itself, and the flavor comes from real ingredients you can see and smell. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it, and optional lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs make it look like something straight off a café menu. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pitcher drink that feels a little fancy without requiring much effort at all.
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4 servings
- 4 cups water, divided
- 4 black tea bags
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
For serving
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Make the simple syrup: combine the sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- 2
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat, add the tea bags and fresh mint leaves, and steep for 5 minutes.
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