Legume 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 sweeteners and additives you didn't sign up for. This version keeps things beautifully clean: just water, black tea, and ice, with optional lemon and fresh mint to brighten every sip. The key is pulling the tea bags at exactly the right moment and resisting the urge to squeeze them, which is what keeps the flavor smooth and deep rather than sharp and tannic. Chilling it down with ice before a quick stint in the fridge means you get a genuinely cold, refreshing glass without waiting hours. It's the kind of drink that pairs with anything — a weekend brunch, a long afternoon, or just a moment to yourself — and it fits naturally into a whole food reset without any compromise on taste.
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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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