Yeast Free Classic Mint Iced Tea
Few drinks hit the spot quite like a tall glass of iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this mint version takes things up a notch with bright, cooling flavor in every sip. Black tea forms a bold, slightly tannic base that pairs beautifully with the fresh mint, which steeps right alongside the bags for a naturally infused result — no extracts or artificial flavoring needed. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, so this never tastes cloying or flat. Since everything here is made from scratch with whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize store-bought labels for hidden additives. The process is genuinely easy: steep, strain, chill, and pour. Optional lemon rounds and fresh mint sprigs on top make it look like something you'd order at a garden party, even if you threw it together in under an hour. It's the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing 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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