Citric Acid Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
A tall glass of iced black tea is one of summer's simplest pleasures, and this version delivers that deep, refreshing flavor without any additives or preservatives hiding in the mix. Many bottled and canned teas sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which makes store-bought options a minefield if you're trying to avoid it. Brewing your own from scratch means you control every single ingredient — just water, tea bags, and ice. The key to getting that gorgeous deep amber color is a proper steep of four to five minutes, and pulling the bags without squeezing keeps any bitterness at bay. Fresh mint and lemon wedges on the side let each person customize their glass without committing to anything that might not work for them. It's clean, it's cooling, and it genuinely tastes better than anything that comes out of a bottle.
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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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