BHA & BHT Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a warm day, and this mint-infused version takes things up a notch with bright, herbal flavor in every sip. Black tea is steeped alongside a generous handful of fresh mint leaves, pulling out that cool, aromatic quality without any artificial flavoring or preservatives. That matters more than you might think — many bottled and powdered iced tea mixes rely on synthetic antioxidants like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, so making it from scratch is the cleanest route to a truly pure glass. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, so it never tastes cloying or flat. The whole process is straightforward and mostly hands-off, with a chill in the fridge doing the heavy lifting before you serve it over ice. Optional lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs make it look like something from a garden party, even if you're just drinking it on your back porch.
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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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