Lactose Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
There is something deeply refreshing about a glass of iced tea made entirely from scratch, and this mint version delivers that cool, herby satisfaction in every sip. Fresh mint leaves are steeped right alongside the black tea bags, so the flavor is bright and natural rather than the artificial mint punch you sometimes get from flavored store-bought bottles. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you control exactly how sweet the final drink is — start with half and taste as you go, because everyone's preference is a little different. The whole process is straightforward and dairy-free by nature, so there is nothing to swap or substitute; just clean, simple ingredients that happen to work perfectly together. Chilled over ice with a few lemon rounds and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café. Make a pitcher on a warm afternoon and it will disappear faster than you expect.
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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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