Emulsifier Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit the spot on a warm day quite like a tall glass of iced tea, and this mint-infused version takes things to a whole new level of refreshing. Steeping fresh mint leaves right alongside the black tea bags pulls out a bright, herbal flavor that no bottled version can replicate. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, so you're never stuck with something cloying or flat. Every single ingredient here is completely clean and straightforward — just water, tea, mint, sugar, and a little lemon if you like — which means there's nothing hidden to worry about. Packaged drinks and flavored teas often sneak in additives to stabilize or blend their ingredients, but this recipe sidesteps all of that by keeping things entirely from scratch. The result is a crisp, naturally flavored tea that tastes genuinely homemade because it is. Pour it over ice, tuck in a sprig of fresh mint, and it's honestly prettier than anything you'd find at a café.
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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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