Capsaicin Free Southern Sweet Iced Tea

Few drinks capture the spirit of a slow, sunny afternoon quite like a tall glass of sweet iced tea. This classic Southern recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just water, black tea, and sugar — so there's absolutely nothing here to trigger sensitivity to capsaicin or any other irritant. The method matters as much as the ingredients: steeping the bags without squeezing them keeps the brew smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and dissolving the sugar while the tea is still hot ensures every sip is evenly sweet from top to bottom. Once you combine the hot concentrate with cold water and let it chill, you end up with a pitcher of something genuinely refreshing. A squeeze of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint at serving adds a bright, cooling finish that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's the kind of drink you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.

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