Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea

Quench your thirst with "Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea," a timeless Southern classic that’s as refreshing as it is easy to make. This recipe blends the robust flavor of black tea with just the right amount of sweetness, balanced perfectly by a secret pinch of baking soda to eliminate any bitterness. With only six simple ingredients, including a touch of optional lemon for garnish, this iced tea is ready to impress in just 20 minutes of prep and cook time. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or relaxing on the porch, this smooth and perfectly chilled sweet iced tea is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve it over plenty of ice for the ultimate sip of comfort and tradition!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 6 pieces black tea bags
• 0.75 cups granulated sugar
• 0.125 teaspoons baking soda
• 4 cups ice
• 1 pieces lemon (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the black tea bags.

Step 3

Sprinkle the baking soda into the saucepan with the tea bags (this reduces any bitterness).

Step 4

Let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.

Step 5

While the tea steeps, add the granulated sugar to a heatproof pitcher or mixing bowl.

Step 6

After 10 minutes, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Avoid squeezing them to prevent bitterness.

Step 7

Pour the hot tea concentrate over the sugar in the pitcher, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved.

Step 8

Add the remaining 6 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well.

Step 9

Refrigerate the tea for at least 1-2 hours to chill completely.

Step 10

Serve the sweet tea over a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of lemon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2627.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	588.8

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 216.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 151.7g
Protein 0.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.9mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 65mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.3%

Protein: 0.3%

Carbs: 99.5%