Sesame Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks are as satisfying as a tall glass of iced black tea on a warm afternoon, and this version is as clean and refreshing as it gets. The method is simple but thoughtful — steeping the bags just long enough to hit that deep amber sweetness without crossing into bitterness makes all the difference. Once chilled, it pours beautifully over ice with optional lemon wedges and fresh mint that brighten every sip. Store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks can hide all kinds of additives and sweeteners you'd rather avoid, so brewing your own puts you completely in control. With just three core ingredients and a little patience in the fridge, you end up with something that tastes genuinely polished and endlessly drinkable.
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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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