Gluten Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit the spot quite like a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint-infused version takes things up a notch. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, weaving a cool, herbal note through every sip without any artificial flavoring or mystery additives. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it — start with half and go from there, because everyone's palate is different. The whole process is straightforward and uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients, which means you can feel completely confident about what's in your glass. Naturally free of wheat and gluten-containing grains, this is one of those refreshing drinks that just happens to work for a wide range of eaters without any substitutions required. Garnish with a lemon round and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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