Few drinks hit quite like a tall glass of sweet iced tea on a warm afternoon, and this version is about as classic and satisfying as it gets. For anyone managing a nickel sensitivity, beverages and even seemingly simple recipes can hide surprising triggers — but this one keeps things refreshingly straightforward. Black tea, sugar, and water are the backbone here, and none of those ingredients are high-nickel offenders the way whole grains, legumes, or certain nuts can be. The method is simple: steep, sweeten while hot so the sugar dissolves completely, then dilute and chill until you're ready to pour. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it feel a little fancy without adding any dietary concern. It's the kind of drink you can make a big pitcher of and keep in the fridge all week, ready whenever you need something cold and sweet.
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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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