Pecan Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks hit the spot quite like a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. The method is simple but intentional — steeping the bags for just four to five minutes without squeezing them keeps the flavor deep and smooth rather than bitter or astringent. Once the hot tea meets the ice and chills down in the fridge, you end up with a beautifully amber, full-bodied drink that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving time adds a bright, aromatic finish that makes it feel genuinely special. With nothing but water, tea bags, and ice as the core ingredients, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no hidden additives, no flavored syrups, no surprises. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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