Nutmeg Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
There is something endlessly refreshing about 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, infusing every sip with a cool, herbal brightness that bottled teas simply cannot replicate. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your liking, so it never ends up cloying or flat. The whole process is straightforward — steep, strain, chill, and pour — making it an easy go-to whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. Lemon rounds and extra mint sprigs on top make it look like something from a café menu with almost zero extra effort. Because every ingredient here is clean and uncomplicated, you never have to second-guess what's in your glass — just pure, bright, herb-forward iced tea.
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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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