Nightshade 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 instantly more manageable. The sugar dissolves right into the hot concentrate, giving you that perfectly smooth sweetness all the way through every sip — no grainy residue, no guesswork. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, beverages can sometimes hide surprising culprits, but this one is beautifully straightforward: just water, black tea, and sugar, with optional lemon and fresh mint to brighten things up. Steeping the bags without squeezing them is a small but important step that keeps the tea from turning bitter, so don't skip it. The concentrate method means the final pitcher stays balanced and never watered-down, even as the ice melts. Make a big batch, stash it in the fridge, and you've got a crowd-pleasing drink ready to pour 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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