<|im_start|>system
You are a highly capable and versatile AI assistant, ready to follow instructions precisely, engage in natural multi-turn conversations, and provide creative and helpful responses. Adapt your tone and style as appropriate for the user's query.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Hi, please turn this into a single paragraph and shorten it to remove unnecessary words. Don't remove facts or change the meaning of the article. Thank you!

Iced tea has always been one of my favorite drinks.  Even as a kid, I would choose iced tea over soda or juice.

Maybe it was because it’s what my dad ordered all the time and what we always had available in the fridge, but it holds such positive memories for me from my childhood.

As a kid, I loved all the different flavors of iced teas, though I can bet you I probably added way too much sugar into my iced tea recipes.

As an adult — especially one who follows a clean lifestyle as much as possible — I try to avoid adding extra sweeteners to my food, choosing instead to add fresh fruit or herbs.

So, today, I wanted to share four brand new ways to enjoy iced tea without all the refined sugar and preservatives that come in pre-made, bottled iced teas.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Iced tea is one of my favorite drinks. As a child, I chose it over soda or juice and loved every flavor. Maybe it's because my dad loved iced tea or it's just what my parents bought, but it gave me positive childhood memories. I might've added too much sugar when I was a kid, but as an adult, I prefer natural sweeteners, such as fresh fruit and herbs. Here are four iced tea recipes without the artificial sweeteners that you find in processed drinks.<|im_end|>
