Celery Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint-infused version takes things up a notch. Steeping fresh mint leaves right alongside the black tea bags pulls out a bright, herbal flavor that bottled teas simply can't replicate. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, so it never ends up cloying or flat. Straining the brewed tea through a fine-mesh strainer keeps everything crystal clear and smooth in the glass. A few lemon rounds and a sprig of fresh mint on top make it look like something from a garden party, even if you're just sitting on your back porch. Every ingredient here is naturally free of celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-reading stress — just clean, simple flavors you can feel good about sipping.
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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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