MSG Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Iced tea sounds simple, but a surprising number of bottled and powdered versions sneak in flavor enhancers, natural flavors, or additives that can be hard to verify. This version keeps things completely clean — just water, black tea bags, and ice, with optional lemon and fresh mint if you want a little brightness. The key to getting that deep amber color without bitterness is pulling the bags at the right moment and resisting the urge to squeeze them, which releases harsh tannins. Chilling it down with ice before a quick stint in the fridge means you get a properly cold, refreshing glass without waiting hours. It's the kind of drink that works alongside any meal or just on its own on a warm afternoon, and you'll feel good knowing exactly what's in it.
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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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