High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Bottled and canned teas are some of the sneakiest sources of added sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup shows up in more of them than you'd expect. This homemade iced black tea skips all of that entirely — just water, tea bags, and ice, with optional lemon and fresh mint if you want a little extra brightness. The key is steeping the bags for exactly four to five minutes without squeezing them, which keeps the flavor deep and smooth rather than bitter or astringent. Pouring the hot brew over ice and then chilling it in the fridge gives you a perfectly refreshing glass that tastes clean and bold. It's the kind of drink that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a store-bought bottle in the first place. Serve it over ice with a lemon wedge and a sprig of mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved.
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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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