Tree Nut Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit quite like a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint version takes that classic comfort up a notch. Steeping fresh mint leaves right alongside the black tea bags pulls out a bright, herbal flavor that dried mint or flavored syrups simply can't replicate. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it — start with half and taste as you go, because everyone's palate is different. Straining the brew through a fine-mesh strainer keeps things clean and smooth, so every sip is perfectly clear and refreshing. Optional lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs on top make it look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. The ingredient list is short, straightforward, and completely free of tree nuts or any sneaky nut-based additions — just tea, mint, sugar, and water doing exactly what they're supposed to do. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all season long.
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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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