Brazil Nut Free Southern Sweet Iced Tea
Few drinks capture the spirit of a long, lazy afternoon quite like a tall glass of sweet iced tea. This classic Southern version is built on just three pantry staples — water, black tea bags, and sugar — so there's nothing mysterious hiding in the ingredient list. Steeping the tea bags without squeezing them is the key move here, keeping the brew smooth and mellow rather than bitter. The hot concentrate dissolves the sugar completely before cold water brings it all together, giving you that perfectly balanced sweetness in every sip. Served over a mountain of ice with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint, it's refreshingly simple and endlessly satisfying. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or just need something cold on a weeknight, this pitcher comes together with almost no effort and disappears just as fast.
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8 servings
- 8 cup water
- 6 black tea bags (family-size or regular)
- 1 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 water to a full boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags without squeezing them — squeezing releases bitter tannins.
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