Gelatin Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Iced black tea is one of those drinks that sounds simple but is so easy to get wrong — too bitter, too weak, or loaded with mystery additives from a store-bought bottle. This version keeps things completely clean, brewed from just water and black tea bags with nothing hidden in the mix. The key is pulling the bags at exactly the right moment: that deep amber color is your cue, and skipping the squeeze keeps any harsh tannins out of the glass. Straining the brew before it hits the ice gives you a crystal-clear pour that looks as good as it tastes. A squeeze of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint take it from refreshing to genuinely craveable. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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