Gelatin 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 recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just water, black tea, and sugar — so there is nothing hidden in the mix and no reason to second-guess the ingredient list. Plenty of packaged beverages and flavored teas sneak in unexpected additives, but brewing your own from scratch means you know exactly what is going into every sip. The technique here is smart: steeping the bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and dissolving the sugar while the tea is still hot ensures every glass is evenly sweet from top to bottom. A splash of cold water brings it all together in the pitcher, and a garnish of lemon and fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely refreshing. Serve it over a glass packed with ice and it is the kind of drink that disappears fast — you may want to make a second pitcher right away.

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