
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is clean, crisp, and endlessly satisfying on a hot day. The method is simple but thoughtful — steeping the bags just long enough to hit that deep amber sweetness without tipping into bitterness makes all the difference. Once the hot tea hits the ice and chills down in the fridge, you end up with something that tastes far more polished than the effort involved. A squeeze of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint take it from everyday to genuinely lovely, though it holds its own perfectly well without them. With just three core ingredients, there's nothing hidden here — no syrups, no additives, no reason to second-guess the label on a store-bought bottle. It's the kind of drink that fits seamlessly into a whole-food reset without making you feel like you're missing out on anything.
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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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