High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit as refreshingly as a tall glass of mint-infused iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this homemade version delivers that cool, herbal lift without any of the questionable sweeteners lurking in bottled teas and store-bought mixes. The sweetness here comes entirely from a quick homemade simple syrup made with plain granulated sugar and water — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, weaving a bright, garden-fresh flavor into every sip that no syrup from a bottle can replicate. You control exactly how sweet the final drink is by adding the syrup gradually, which means it's easy to dial in to your personal taste. A few lemon rounds and a sprig of mint at serving make it look effortlessly elegant, whether you're pouring it for yourself on a Tuesday or setting it out for guests. It's the kind of drink that feels like a small luxury but comes together with almost no effort and a very short ingredient list.
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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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