Red Meat Allergy Friendly Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks hit quite like a tall glass of iced black tea on a warm day, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. The process is simple — steep, strain, chill — but the details matter, like pulling the bags before they turn bitter and letting the ice bring the temperature down gradually for a smooth, full-bodied result. There are no sweeteners, no additives, and no mystery ingredients to second-guess, just pure brewed tea over ice. A squeeze of lemon brightens the whole thing, and a sprig of fresh mint makes it feel like something you'd pay too much for at a café. Since this is naturally free from any animal proteins, it's a completely safe and satisfying option for anyone navigating a red meat sensitivity without having to read a single label. Keep a pitcher in the fridge and you've got a go-to drink ready whenever you need it.
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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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