Oral Allergy Syndrome Friendly Southern Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet, cold, and deeply refreshing, this classic Southern iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. It's brewed from just three pantry staples — water, black tea bags, and sugar — which makes it one of the cleanest, most straightforward recipes you can reach for when raw fruits, vegetables, and tree pollens are triggering reactions. People managing oral allergy syndrome often have to think twice about fresh produce, herbal teas, or flavored drinks that sneak in botanical extracts, but this one keeps things beautifully simple. The lemon slices and mint are entirely optional garnishes, so you can skip them if citrus or fresh herbs are on your personal avoid list, or add them in on a good day. The technique matters here too — steeping without squeezing the tea bags keeps the brew smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and dissolving the sugar while the tea is still hot means every sip is perfectly balanced. Pour it over a tall glass of ice and you've got a pitcher-worthy drink that's as crowd-pleasing as it is fuss-free.

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