Eggless Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and deeply satisfying, this classic Southern-style iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Black tea bags steep in boiling water just long enough to build a rich, bold base, and the sugar dissolves right into the hot concentrate so every sip is perfectly balanced — no grainy sweetness at the bottom of the glass. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and a pitcher, which means cleanup is practically nothing. Since tea is naturally free of eggs and animal byproducts, there's zero ingredient-swapping required here — just pure, simple refreshment straight from your kitchen. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely impressive when you're serving guests. Make a big batch, keep it cold in the fridge, and you'll be reaching for it all week 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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