Legume Free 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 like a celebration. Black tea bags steep in boiling water just long enough to pull out that rich, amber color and bold flavor, then 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 minimal and the reward is maximum. For anyone navigating a legume-free lifestyle, this recipe is a natural fit — it's built entirely from tea, water, and sugar, with zero hidden ingredients to second-guess. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from simple to genuinely special. Make a big batch, keep it cold in the fridge, and pour over ice whenever the mood strikes.
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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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