Cinnamon Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Iced black tea is one of those drinks that feels effortlessly refreshing, and this version delivers a deep, rich brew without any fuss. The key is pulling the bags at just the right moment — that four-to-five-minute steep hits the sweet spot between bold and bitter, giving you a glass that's genuinely satisfying on its own. Squeezing the bags might seem tempting, but skipping that step keeps the flavor clean and smooth. A handful of ice stirred right into the hot tea brings it down quickly, so you're not waiting forever to get to the good part. Lemon wedges and fresh mint make it feel a little fancy without adding anything complicated to the mix. It's the kind of drink you can batch ahead and keep cold in the fridge, ready whenever you need something cool and clean.
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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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