David's Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with David's Sweet Iced Tea, the ultimate Southern-style refreshment made with just a handful of simple ingredients. This classic recipe combines the bold flavor of black tea with a touch of sweetness, balanced perfectly by a pinch of baking soda to cut any bitterness. Prepared in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, it’s an easy and crowd-pleasing drink for warm afternoons, backyard BBQs, or any time you crave a refreshing beverage. Served over ice and optionally garnished with a slice of lemon or a sprig of fresh mint, this versatile iced tea is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Make a batch today and savor the timeless charm of homemade sweet tea!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon Baking soda
- 3 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional)
- 4 sprigs Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Heat 2 cups of water in a medium-sized saucepan until it starts to boil.
Step 2
Once boiling, add the black tea bags to the water, reduce the heat to low, and let steep for 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
While the tea is steeping, add baking soda to a heatproof pitcher. Baking soda helps to eliminate any bitterness from the tea.
Step 4
Remove the tea bags after steeping, carefully squeezing out excess liquid into the saucepan, and discard the tea bags.
Step 5
Pour the steeped tea into the pitcher over the baking soda, and stir in the granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
Step 6
Add 6 cups of cold water to the pitcher to dilute the concentrated tea.
Step 7
Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until it is completely cold.
Step 8
To serve, fill each glass with ice cubes, pour in the sweet iced tea, and garnish with a lemon slice or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2862.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 593.4 |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 220.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 152g | |
| Protein 1.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 133.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 98mg | 0% |
Source of Calories