Yeast Free Whole30 Iced Black Tea
Cold, refreshing, and completely unfussy, this iced black tea is the kind of drink that belongs in your regular rotation all summer long. It's brewed strong and steeped just long enough to hit that deep amber sweetness without tipping into bitterness — a small but important detail that makes all the difference. Store-bought bottled teas and flavored drinks are notorious for sneaking in additives, sweeteners, and fermented ingredients that don't work for a yeast-free lifestyle, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Here, it's just water and tea bags, kept clean and simple from start to finish. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, aromatic lift without complicating anything. It's endlessly satisfying on its own, and pairs beautifully with just about any meal you're already making.
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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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