Spiced Sweet Tea
Elevate your iced tea game with this delightful Spiced Sweet Tea, a refreshing twist on the classic Southern staple. Infused with the warm, aromatic flavors of cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise, this sweet tea offers a cozy yet invigorating sip perfect for any occasion. A touch of fresh lemon slices adds a citrusy brightness, balancing the warmly spiced notes with a zing of freshness. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing recipe is the perfect blend of sweet, spice, and everything nice. Serve over ice for a thirst-quenching treat, whether hosting a summer gathering or simply unwinding on the porch. Perfectly chilled and irresistibly fragrant, this spiced tea guarantees to become your new favorite iced beverage!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 4 fresh lemon slices
- 4 cups ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Step 2
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise. Let the spices simmer for 5 minutes to release their flavors.
Step 3
Turn off the heat and add the black tea bags to the saucepan. Let the tea steep in the spiced water for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the tea bags and strain out the spices using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Discard the used spices and tea bags.
Step 5
Add the granulated sugar to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved.
Step 6
Pour the sweetened spiced tea into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water to dilute the tea slightly.
Step 7
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour, or until thoroughly chilled.
Step 8
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled spiced sweet tea over the ice.
Step 9
Garnish each glass with a fresh lemon slice, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2578.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 427.2 |
| Total Fat 1.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 45.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 101.7g | |
| Protein 1.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 186.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 177.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories