Nitrate & Nitrite Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Iced tea sounds simple enough, but a surprising number of bottled and canned versions sneak in additives, preservatives, or natural flavors that can be hard to trace. This version keeps things completely clean — just water, black tea bags, and ice, with optional lemon and fresh mint to brighten things up. The key to getting that deep amber color without bitterness is a careful steep of four to five minutes, pulling the bags before they have a chance to turn the brew astringent. Pouring the hot tea over ice and then chilling it in the fridge gives you a smooth, refreshing glass that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of mint makes it feel a little fancy, but honestly it's just as satisfying straight. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week.
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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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