Capsaicin Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and deeply satisfying, this classic Southern-style iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a warm-weather tradition in a glass. Strong black tea is steeped just long enough to develop rich flavor, then sweetened while hot so the sugar dissolves completely into a smooth, never-grainy concentrate. Diluting it with cold water brings everything into perfect balance — bold but not bitter, sweet but not cloying. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, this is the ultimate crowd-pleasing beverage with absolutely zero concern: there's nothing here but tea, sugar, and water. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, aromatic finish that makes it feel just a little fancy. It's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all season long.
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8 servings
- 8 cups water, divided
- 6 black tea bags (such as lipton or luzianne)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lemon slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
While the tea is still hot, add the sugar and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
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