Delicious Sweet Tea
Quench your thirst with this irresistibly refreshing and *Delicious Sweet Tea*, an ultimate Southern classic made right in your kitchen! This easy recipe combines black tea’s robust flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness, thanks to a touch of granulated sugar and a surprising pinch of baking soda to eliminate bitterness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sweet tea is brewed to perfection and chilled over ice for a crisp, invigorating sip. Whether you dress it up with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs or enjoy it simply as-is, this timeless beverage is perfect for hot summer days or casual gatherings. Serve up this crowd-pleaser and let every glass bring a little taste of Southern charm to your table!
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 units Black tea bags
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon Baking soda
- 4 cups Ice
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional)
- 4 sprigs Mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the baking soda. This prevents the tea from becoming bitter.
Step 3
Steep the black tea bags in the hot water for 5-7 minutes. Cover the saucepan with a lid during this time.
Step 4
After steeping, remove the tea bags without squeezing them (squeezing can release bitter tannins).
Step 5
Stir in the granulated sugar until it is completely dissolved into the hot tea concentrate.
Step 6
Pour the tea concentrate into a large heat-safe pitcher and add the remaining 6 cups of cold water. Mix well to combine.
Step 7
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour the sweet tea over the ice to chill it further.
Step 8
Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs before serving for an elegant touch.
Step 9
Enjoy your homemade sweet tea chilled and refreshing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2626.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 595.4 |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 219.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 157.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 152g | |
| Protein 1.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 142.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 107.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories