Dairy Free Southern Sweet Iced Tea
Sweet, refreshing, and deeply Southern, this classic iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. The method is simple but intentional — steeping the bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and dissolving the sugar into the hot concentrate means every sip is evenly sweet from top to bottom. Naturally free of dairy in every sense, there are no hidden creamers or additives to worry about here, just water, tea, and sugar doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The result is a tall, golden glass of something that tastes like it took all day to make, even though it really didn't. Serve it over a mountain of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for that extra touch of Southern charm. It's the kind of pitcher drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you may want to make a double batch right from the start.
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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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