Black Pepper 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 things up a notch with a cool, herbal freshness that feels genuinely refreshing. Steeping the tea bags alongside fresh mint leaves is the move here — it infuses the brew with bright, natural flavor without any extracts or additives to second-guess. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, so the final glass is never cloying. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of any pepper-based ingredients, and every component is clean and easy to verify. The lemon rounds and extra mint sprigs on top make it look like something from a café menu, but the whole process is genuinely low-effort. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it only gets better as 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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