Pecan 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. Strong black tea gets steeped just long enough to develop bold flavor, then sweetened while still hot so the sugar dissolves completely into a smooth, never-grainy concentrate. Diluting it with cold water keeps the balance just right — not too strong, not too weak. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from simple to genuinely special. Tree nut allergies can make navigating packaged beverages and flavored drinks surprisingly tricky, but this one is built entirely from pantry staples with zero hidden surprises. Brew it, chill it, and pour it over a tall glass of ice — it's the easiest crowd-pleaser you'll make all season.
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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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