Soy Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Few drinks are as refreshing as a tall glass of iced black tea, and this version is as clean and simple as it gets. Brewed from just water and black tea bags, it skips every additive, flavoring, and preservative that tends to sneak into bottled or canned alternatives. The key is pulling the bags at just the right moment — that deep amber sweet spot before bitterness sets in — so you get a smooth, full-bodied sip every time. Stirring in ice right after brewing is a smart shortcut that brings the temperature down fast without diluting the flavor too much. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving takes it from simple to genuinely satisfying. It's the kind of drink that works at a backyard cookout, a weekday lunch, or any time you want something cold and flavorful without reaching for a can.
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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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