Gut Friendly Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made from just three simple pantry staples, this classic iced tea is the kind of drink that feels like a deep breath on a hot afternoon. Black tea is naturally gentle on the digestive system, and keeping the ingredient list this clean means no artificial sweeteners, no mystery additives, and none of the carbonation that can leave your stomach feeling unsettled. The method here is straightforward — steep, dissolve, dilute, chill — and that simplicity is exactly what makes it so easy on your gut. Squeezing the tea bags is skipped on purpose, since that step can release bitter tannins that are harder for sensitive systems to tolerate. A squeeze of fresh lemon and a sprig of mint at serving add brightness and a subtle digestive boost without complicating anything. This is the kind of pitcher drink you can make ahead and keep cold all week, ready to pour whenever you need something soothing and satisfying.
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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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