Peanut 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 bags, and sugar — so there's nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden allergens or shared-facility warnings you might find on flavored bottled teas. The technique matters here: steeping without squeezing the bags keeps the brew smooth and mellow rather than bitter, and dissolving the sugar into the hot concentrate means every sip is evenly sweet from top to bottom. Once it's chilled and poured over a mountain of ice, you can dress it up with bright lemon slices or a sprig of fresh mint for that extra touch of Southern hospitality. It's the kind of pitcher drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to make a second batch right away.

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