Rice Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made entirely from scratch, 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, granulated sugar, and water — so there is absolutely nothing hiding in the ingredient list. For anyone navigating grain or rice sensitivities, beverages can be a surprisingly tricky category, with some bottled teas and drink mixes using unexpected fillers or additives. Brewing your own at home puts you fully in control, and this method could not be more straightforward. Steeping the bags in hot water and dissolving the sugar while everything is still warm ensures a smooth, evenly sweetened concentrate that blends perfectly with cold water. Finish it with a handful of ice, a few lemon slices, and a sprig of fresh mint for a glass that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing recipe worth keeping on repeat 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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