Red Meat Allergy Friendly Classic Mint Iced Tea
Cool, herbal, and endlessly refreshing, this mint iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Steeped black tea gets layered with fresh mint leaves for a flavor that's bright and aromatic without being overpowering. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly how you like it — start with half and go from there. Everything in this recipe is naturally plant-based and completely free from any animal proteins, so it's a genuinely worry-free option for anyone navigating a red meat sensitivity. There's no hidden broth, no meat-derived additives, just clean, simple ingredients you can feel good about. Lemon rounds and extra mint sprigs on top make it look like something from a garden party, even if you're just pouring a glass on a Tuesday. Make a big pitcher and keep it in the fridge — it only gets better as it chills.
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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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