Chicken Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks hit the spot like a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. The key is pulling the bags at just the right moment — that deep amber sweet spot before bitterness sets in — so every sip is smooth and full-bodied without any harsh edge. Stirring in ice right after steeping is a smart shortcut that brings the temperature down fast and locks in that fresh-brewed flavor before it goes flat. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from simple to genuinely satisfying, though it's completely worth drinking straight. This is the kind of drink you can batch ahead and keep cold in the fridge for whenever the craving hits.
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Learn more →Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon wedges (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the 4 tea bags, and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored. Do not over-steep or the tea will turn bitter.
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