Peanut 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 better. The sugar dissolves right into the hot concentrate, so every sip is perfectly balanced — no grainy sweetness, just smooth, mellow tea flavor all the way through. Black tea bags are naturally free from any nut-related concerns, and with only three core ingredients, there's nothing hidden or surprising in this glass. Steeping without squeezing the bags is a small but important step that keeps the tea from turning bitter, which means the final result is clean and crowd-pleasing every time. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from simple to genuinely special, though it's honestly wonderful on its own over a big pile of ice. This is 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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