Vegetarian Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea on a warm day, and this mint-forward 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 can't replicate. The homemade simple syrup lets you dial in exactly how sweet you want it — start with half and go from there, because everyone's palate is different. Straining the brewed mint through a fine-mesh sieve keeps the liquid crystal clear while still capturing all that bold, garden-fresh flavor. A few lemon rounds and a sprig of mint on top make it look like something you'd order at a nice café, but it comes together with pantry staples and zero fuss. This is naturally plant-based from start to finish, with no hidden additives or gelatin-based clarifying agents to worry about — just tea, sugar, water, and herbs doing their thing beautifully.
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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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