Latex 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 — making it naturally free from the tropical fruit proteins and additives that people managing latex sensitivities sometimes need to watch for in flavored or bottled beverages. The technique here is straightforward but thoughtful: 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 the concentrate is diluted with cold water and chilled, you've got a pitcher of something genuinely refreshing that beats anything from a can or drive-through window. Optional lemon slices and fresh mint make it feel a little fancy without adding any complexity to the ingredient list. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat all summer long.

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