Carrageenan 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 it to another level. Fresh mint leaves steeped right alongside the black tea bags give every sip a cool, herbal brightness that bottled teas simply can't replicate. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it — start with half and go from there. Many store-bought iced teas and flavored drinks sneak in carrageenan as a stabilizer or emulsifier, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the glass. The ingredient list here is refreshingly short: water, tea, mint, sugar, and a little lemon if you're feeling fancy. Straining the steeped mint through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the texture clean and smooth, no additives needed. It's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all season long.
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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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