Description
Southern Sweet Tea is a beloved classic that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This refreshing beverage, characterized by its sweet, citrusy notes and rich tea flavor, is perfect for gatherings or quiet afternoons on the porch. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful drink that not only quenches your thirst but also brings friends and family together. Let’s brew up some memories with this easy Southern Sweet Tea recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4–6 black tea bags (like Lipton)
- 1 to 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- Lemon slices (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of fresh filtered water in a medium saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add 4-6 black tea bags; steep for 5-7 minutes.
- While the tea is warm, stir in 1 to 1½ cups of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Pour in an additional 4 cups of cold filtered water to dilute and cool down the mixture.
- Transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour or until chilled.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- 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