Southern Sweet Tea
Southern Sweet Tea is a smooth, refreshing classic drink, perfect for hot summer days. It’s easy to prepare a whole pitcher in just 20 minutes, then chill for a few hours before serving to enjoy a sweet, cooling beverage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Southern US
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
2 cups boiling water
1 pinch baking soda
6 tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
6 cups cold water
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine boiling water, baking soda, and tea bags. Let steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags carefully.
- Stir in the sugar and 6 cups of cold water until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Refrigerate the tea for at least 4 hours to chill and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice and enjoy!
Notes
Add fresh lemon slices or mint leaves for a citrusy, aromatic twist.
Use brown sugar or honey for a different sweetness profile.
Make it herbal or caffeine-free by substituting black tea with rooibos or herbal tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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