Honey Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
There is something deeply refreshing about a tall glass of mint iced tea, and this version is as clean and bright as it gets. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, infusing every sip with a cool, herbal lift that bottled teas simply cannot replicate. A quick homemade simple syrup made from just sugar and water keeps the sweetness smooth and fully dissolved, so you never get that gritty undissolved sugar at the bottom of the glass. This approach is a natural fit for anyone avoiding bee-derived sweeteners, since granulated sugar does all the work without any substitutions or label-reading required. Straining the steeped mint through a fine-mesh sieve gives the finished tea a beautifully clear, jewel-toned pour that looks as good as it tastes. Lemon rounds and a few extra mint sprigs on top make it feel like something you'd order at a garden party, even if you're just sitting on your back porch.
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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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