Gut Friendly Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing or as easy to love as a tall glass of iced tea, and this mint version takes that classic comfort to a whole new 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. The homemade simple syrup lets you control exactly how sweet things get, so you're never stuck with that cloying, overly sugary taste that comes from store-bought options. For anyone focused on keeping their gut happy, this recipe keeps things beautifully clean — real ingredients, no artificial sweeteners, no preservatives, and nothing your body has to work hard to process. Straining the mint after steeping means you get all that gorgeous flavor without any bitterness or plant matter in your glass. A squeeze of lemon and a fresh sprig of mint on top make it feel like something you'd order at a nice café, but you made it yourself in under an hour. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week 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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