Soy 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, giving you that perfectly smooth sweetness in every sip — no grainy texture, no fuss. Because it's built from just water, black tea bags, and granulated sugar, it's naturally free from soy in any form, which can sneak into surprisingly many packaged beverages and flavored drink mixes. There's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additives here. A squeeze of lemon or a few sprigs of fresh mint at serving time adds a bright, garden-fresh finish that takes it from simple to genuinely special. This is the kind of pitcher drink you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge 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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