Pistachio Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit as refreshingly as a tall glass of mint iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this homemade version is genuinely hard to beat. Steeped black tea bags and a generous handful of fresh mint leaves create a naturally fragrant base that tastes far more vibrant than anything from a bottle or powder mix. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it — start with half and taste as you go, because everyone's palate is different. The whole process is straightforward: steep, strain, chill, and pour over ice. Lemon rounds and extra mint sprigs make for a gorgeous finishing touch if you're serving guests, though the drink stands beautifully on its own. Every ingredient here is clean and plant-based, so there's zero concern about hidden nuts or cross-contact from shared processing facilities — just pure, cooling flavor in every sip.
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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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