Description
Southern Sweet Tea is the quintessential refreshment for warm summer days, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and a refreshing tea flavor. This simple yet flavorful beverage is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or just enjoying on the porch while reminiscing with loved ones. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this beloved Southern tradition that promises to quench your thirst and evoke fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4–6 black tea bags (such as Lipton or Luzianne)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups ice-cold water
- Fresh lemon slices (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of fresh water in a large pot until vigorously bubbling.
- Remove from heat and steep 4-6 black tea bags for 5-7 minutes until dark amber.
- Remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is still warm.
- Pour the sweetened tea into a pitcher and add 4 cups of ice-cold water; stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg