High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Southern Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet, refreshing, and deeply Southern, this tall glass of iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Most bottled and canned sweet teas rely on high fructose corn syrup as their sweetener, which means checking labels becomes a whole project just to enjoy a classic. This version keeps it beautifully simple — just black tea, water, and plain granulated sugar, so you know exactly what's going into every sip. The technique matters here: steeping the bags without squeezing them keeps the tea 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 into a pitcher that's ready to chill and serve whenever the mood strikes. Lemon slices and fresh mint make it feel a little fancy, but honestly, it's perfect on its own over a big glass of ice.

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