Barley Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit as refreshingly as a tall glass of mint iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this homemade version is genuinely hard to beat. Steeped black tea and fresh mint leaves come together in a way that's bright, cooling, and just a little bit fancy without any real effort. The quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it — start with half and taste as you go. Straining the mint after steeping keeps the flavor clean and the texture smooth, so every sip is crisp rather than grassy. Lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs on top make it look like something you'd order at a garden party, but it comes together in your own kitchen with just a handful of ingredients. Since everything here is naturally free of grain-based additives, you can pour a glass without second-guessing any labels or hidden fillers. Make a big pitcher, keep it cold, and it's ready whenever you need something genuinely refreshing.
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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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