Emulsifier Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Bottled and canned teas are notorious for sneaking in additives, natural flavors, and emulsifying agents that have no business being in a simple glass of iced tea. This version keeps things beautifully stripped back — just water, black tea bags, and ice, with optional lemon and fresh mint if you want a little extra brightness. The key to getting that deep amber color without bitterness is pulling the bags right on time and resisting the urge to squeeze them, which releases harsh tannins. Chilling it down with ice before a quick stint in the fridge means you're never far from a cold, refreshing glass. It's the kind of drink that feels effortless to make but genuinely satisfying to sip, whether you're meal prepping for the week or just need something clean and cool on a warm afternoon.
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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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