Nightshade 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. Three simple pantry ingredients come together to create a perfectly balanced brew — bold black tea, cold water, and just enough sugar to hit that sweet spot without tipping into syrup territory. Avoiding nightshades is usually a savory-cooking challenge, but beverages can sneak in unexpected ingredients too, and it's genuinely nice to have a crowd-pleasing drink recipe that's completely clear of any concerns. The technique here is straightforward but thoughtful — steeping the bags without squeezing them keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter. Dissolving the sugar into the hot concentrate ensures every sip is evenly sweet, no grainy bottom-of-the-glass surprises. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lemon slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. This is the kind of pitcher you'll want to keep in the fridge all summer long.

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