Turmeric Free Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and made with just three 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, sweeten, and chill — but the result is perfectly balanced, not too sweet and not too bitter. For anyone avoiding turmeric, this is a genuinely worry-free pour, since so many bottled teas and commercial blends sneak in herbal additions or spice blends that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you know exactly what's going in the pitcher: water, black tea, and sugar, full stop. Squeezing the tea bags is skipped on purpose, which keeps any bitterness at bay and gives you that clean, smooth finish you want in a great glass of iced tea. A few lemon slices or a sprig of fresh mint on top make it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. 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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