Beef Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit quite like a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint version takes that classic comfort to a whole new level. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, weaving a cool, herbal note through every sip without any artificial flavoring or syrup shortcuts. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, so it never ends up cloying or flat. Straining the brew and pressing the mint before chilling means you get a beautifully clear, deeply flavored tea rather than a murky, bitter mess. A splash of cold water brings it all together in the pitcher, making it easy to scale up for a crowd. Lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs on top are optional, but they make the glass look like something straight off a restaurant patio. This is the kind of refreshing, plant-based drink that genuinely needs nothing else — just ice, a good pitcher, and a little patience while it chills.
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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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