There is something deeply satisfying about a tall glass of sweet iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this version delivers that classic Southern comfort without any unnecessary extras. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — just water, black tea bags, and sugar — so you know exactly what you're pouring into your glass. For anyone keeping an eye on sodium intake, this is a genuinely clean option since the sweetness comes entirely from granulated sugar with no added salt hiding in the mix. The method is simple: steep, sweeten while hot so the sugar dissolves completely, then dilute with cold water and chill. Squeezing the tea bags is skipped on purpose, which keeps the flavor smooth and prevents any unwanted bitterness from creeping in. A few lemon slices or fresh mint sprigs at serving time make it feel a little fancy without adding any complexity to the process. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast, so you might want to make a second pitcher right away.
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Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them.
While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
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