MSG 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 with bright, herbal freshness in every sip. Black tea bags and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves steep together to create a base that's bold yet cooling, and a quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your liking. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — no flavor packets, no premixed concentrates, nothing hidden. Straining the steeped mint through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the liquid crystal clear while still capturing all that aromatic punch. A splash of cold water brings the whole pitcher together, and once it's chilled, it's ready to pour over ice with lemon rounds and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to make a double batch.
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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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