Oats Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made entirely from pantry staples, this classic Southern-style iced tea is the kind of drink that disappears fast on a warm afternoon. The base is beautifully simple — black tea bags, sugar, and water — so there's genuinely nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden grains or unexpected additives. Steeping the tea off the heat keeps it smooth and never bitter, and dissolving the sugar while the liquid is still hot means every sip is perfectly balanced from top to bottom. Pouring in cold water at the end brings the whole pitcher together quickly without any fuss. A few lemon slices or fresh mint sprigs at serving take it from everyday to effortlessly elegant. It's the kind of recipe you'll make on repeat all summer 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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