
Iced black tea is one of those drinks that looks effortless in a glass but can go sideways fast if you over-steep or rush the chill. The key here is pulling the bags right on time — that deep amber color is your cue — and never squeezing them, which keeps any bitterness locked away. Once the hot tea hits the ice and chills down in the fridge, you end up with something clean, smooth, and genuinely refreshing. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from simple to downright elegant without adding a single complicated ingredient. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a midday reset or alongside a full Whole30 meal spread. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, so there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — just pure, straightforward tea done right.
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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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