Oats Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Iced black tea is one of those drinks that looks effortlessly cool in a glass and tastes even better than it looks. Steeped just long enough to hit that deep amber sweetness without tipping into bitterness, this version is clean, refreshing, and completely free of anything that could complicate a grain-free reset. The method is simple — boil, steep, strain, chill — and the result is a pitcher of something genuinely satisfying that you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all week. A squeeze of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint take it from everyday to something you'd happily serve at a backyard gathering. It's proof that the best drinks don't need syrups, additives, or anything processed to taste great.
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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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