Mushroom Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit quite like a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint version takes that classic refreshment up a notch. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, infusing every sip with a cool, herbal brightness that dried or bottled versions simply can't match. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it — start with half and taste as you go. The whole process is straightforward and uses nothing but clean, whole ingredients, so there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. Served over ice with lemon rounds and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all season 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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