Seeds 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 method is simple: steep quality black tea bags, dissolve sugar into the hot concentrate, then dilute with cold water for a perfectly balanced brew. Because the ingredient list is so clean — just water, tea, and sugar — there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden seeds or seed-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought beverages and flavored drink mixes. Squeezing the tea bags is skipped on purpose, keeping the flavor smooth and free of any bitter notes. A handful of ice, an optional lemon slice, and a sprig of fresh mint turn a humble pitcher into something that looks and tastes genuinely special. It's the kind of recipe you'll come back to 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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