Nightshade Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit as refreshingly as a glass of cold, herb-forward iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this one delivers every single time. Steeping fresh mint leaves right alongside the black tea bags is the move here — it infuses the brew with a bright, cooling flavor that dried mint or flavored syrups simply can't replicate. The homemade simple syrup keeps things perfectly balanced, and you control exactly how sweet the final glass turns out. Straining the steeped liquid through a fine-mesh strainer ensures a clean, smooth pour with no stray leaves floating around. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit — every ingredient is straightforward and free from the hidden peppers, spices, or additives that can sneak into bottled teas and store-bought drink mixes. Finish it off with a few lemon rounds and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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