Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 nothing to second-guess when it comes to ingredients that might trigger a reaction. Because red meat allergies can sometimes mean navigating sneaky additives or shared prep surfaces in restaurant drinks, making your own at home is the cleanest, most satisfying solution. The trick here is dissolving the sugar into the hot concentrate before diluting, which gives you that silky-smooth sweetness all the way to the bottom of the glass. Skipping the squeeze on the tea bags is a small but genius move that keeps any bitterness at bay. Serve it over a mountain of ice with a lemon slice or a sprig of fresh mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. It's the kind of pitcher you'll want to keep in the fridge all week.

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