Pistachio 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, and sugar — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess when it comes to hidden allergens or cross-contamination concerns. The trick to getting it just right is steeping the tea bags without squeezing them, which keeps the flavor smooth and mellow rather than bitter. Dissolving the sugar while the concentrate is still hot means every sip is evenly sweet from top to bottom, no grainy residue in sight. A splash of cold water brings it all together in the pitcher, and a garnish of lemon slices or fresh mint takes it from everyday to genuinely refreshing. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to make a double batch.

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