Peanut Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks hit the spot like a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. The key is a careful steep — pulling the bags at just the right moment gives you that deep amber color and bold flavor without any bitterness sneaking in. It's the kind of drink that feels effortless to make but looks genuinely impressive when you serve it over ice with a wedge of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint. Store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of added sweeteners, natural flavors, and mystery ingredients, so brewing your own from scratch puts you completely in control. With just water, black tea bags, and ice, there's nothing here to second-guess — every ingredient is exactly what it says it is. It's endlessly versatile too, working just as well as a solo afternoon refresher as it does alongside a full spread at the table.
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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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