Few drinks are as satisfying as a tall glass of iced black tea on a warm afternoon, and this version is clean, refreshing, and completely fuss-free. The key is steeping the bags just long enough to pull out that deep amber color and bold flavor without crossing into bitterness — a small detail that makes a big difference. Once the hot tea hits the ice and chills down in the fridge, you end up with something that tastes far more polished than the effort involved. A squeeze of lemon and a sprig of fresh mint take it from simple to genuinely lovely, though it's absolutely worth drinking straight. With nothing but water, black tea, and ice, there's zero guesswork about what's in your glass — no syrups, no additives, no surprises. It's the kind of drink that fits seamlessly into a whole-foods reset without making you feel like you're missing out on anything.
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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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