Nitrate & Nitrite 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 version takes that classic comfort to a whole new level. Fresh mint leaves steep right alongside the black tea bags, weaving a cool, herbal note through every sip without any artificial flavoring or preservatives. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it — no store-bought syrups with mystery additives needed. The whole process is refreshingly straightforward: steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. Optional lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs make it look like something from a garden party, but the effort is genuinely minimal. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, you can sip without a second thought about hidden preservatives that often sneak into packaged teas and flavored drinks.
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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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