Whole 30 Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Sometimes the simplest drinks are the most satisfying, and a tall glass of perfectly brewed iced black tea hits different when you made it yourself. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward — just water, black tea bags, and ice, with optional lemon wedges and fresh mint to brighten things up. The steeping technique matters here: pulling the bags at the right moment and skipping the squeeze keeps the flavor smooth and full-bodied without any bitterness creeping in. It makes four generous servings, so it's easy to batch ahead and keep a pitcher chilled in the fridge all week. Store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks can be a minefield of added sugars and mystery ingredients, so having this on hand means you always have a refreshing, compliant option ready to go. Squeeze in a little lemon or drop in a sprig of mint and it feels genuinely special — no sweetener needed.
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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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