Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks are as satisfying as a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. Brewed strong to a deep amber color, then quickly chilled over ice, it delivers that bold, slightly earthy flavor without any added sugars, syrups, or artificial anything. The key is pulling the tea bags at just the right moment — four to five minutes gets you full-bodied flavor without any bitterness creeping in. A squeeze of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint take it from simple to genuinely elegant, making it feel like something you'd order at a nice café. It fits beautifully into a whole-foods eating pattern because it literally is whole foods — just water, tea, and time. Keep a pitcher chilled in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all afternoon instead of whatever sugary bottled drink used to fill that spot.
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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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