Nutmeg 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 method is straightforward — steep strong black tea, dissolve the sugar while everything is still hot, then dilute and chill — and the result is perfectly balanced sweetness without any bitterness. For anyone avoiding nutmeg or warm spices, this recipe is a natural fit since it relies on nothing more than tea, sugar, and water to build its flavor. There's no spice blend hiding in the background, no pre-made mix with a mystery ingredient list, just clean and honest ingredients you can see and trust. A squeeze of lemon or a few sprigs of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, aromatic lift without complicating things. It's the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all season 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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