Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Classic Mint Iced Tea
Refreshing, herbal, and just sweet enough, this iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Steeped black tea gets infused with fresh mint leaves, giving it a cool, aromatic depth that bottled teas simply can't replicate. For anyone navigating oral allergy syndrome, finding flavored drinks without hidden fruit extracts, raw produce proteins, or mystery botanical blends can be genuinely tricky — this recipe keeps things clean and straightforward. The mint is steeped into the hot liquid rather than served raw, which is a key detail that makes it far more comfortable to enjoy without the tingly or itchy reaction that fresh herbs can sometimes trigger. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it, and the whole thing comes together in one pitcher with minimal fuss. Serve it over ice with a lemon slice if that works for you, or keep it pure and minty — either way, it's endlessly sippable.
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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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