Pistachio 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 simple — steep, sweeten while hot, dilute, and chill — and the result is a perfectly balanced glass that's never too strong or too sweet. Because the ingredient list is just water, black tea bags, and sugar, there's genuinely nothing to worry about when it comes to hidden allergens or cross-contact from shared processing facilities. Nuts of any kind have absolutely no business being near a pitcher of iced tea, and this recipe keeps it that way with total confidence. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, aromatic finish that elevates the whole experience without complicating a single step. It's the kind of recipe you'll make on repeat all summer long, and it scales up beautifully for a crowd.
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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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