Wheat 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 at any gathering. Black tea bags, sugar, and water are all you need — no hidden additives, no grain-based thickeners, nothing to second-guess on a label. The method is simple: steep, sweeten while hot so the sugar dissolves perfectly, then dilute with cold water for a smooth, never-bitter result. Skipping the step of squeezing the tea bags is a small but important detail that keeps the flavor clean and mellow rather than astringent. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely impressive without any extra effort. It's the kind of recipe you'll make on repeat all summer long — and feel completely confident serving to anyone at the table.
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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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