
A tall glass of iced black tea is one of those simple pleasures that never gets old, and this version is clean, refreshing, and completely free of anything that could cause a reaction for those avoiding ginger. The method is straightforward — steep, strain, chill — but the details matter, like pulling the bags without squeezing them to keep the flavor smooth and never bitter. That deep amber color tells you the brew is rich and full-bodied, and once it hits the ice it becomes exactly the kind of drink you want on a warm afternoon. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely satisfying without complicating the ingredient list at all. It's the kind of recipe that proves you don't need much to make something really good.
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Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
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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