Classic Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with this Classic Sweet Iced Tea recipe, the ultimate refreshment that’s perfect for hot summer days or anytime you crave a sip of Southern charm. Made with just a handful of pantry staples—black tea, granulated sugar, and water—this iced tea strikes the perfect balance between sweetness and bold, steeped flavor. The recipe is quick and easy, with a total prep time of just 15 minutes before it chills in the fridge, ready to serve. Customize your glass with optional fresh lemon slices and mint leaves for a burst of brightness and elegance. With its smooth, refreshing taste and simple ingredients, this homemade iced tea is a crowd-pleaser sure to become a staple at picnics, barbecues, or your own kitchen table. Perfectly brewed, perfectly sweet—this is iced tea done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 units black tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 3 cups ice cubes
- 1 unit lemon, sliced (optional)
- 5 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
Begin by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags.
Let the tea bags steep in the hot water for about 5 minutes, ensuring a good, strong brew.
After steeping, remove the tea bags and discard them.
Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the hot brewed tea while it's still warm. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the sweetened tea into a large pitcher.
Add 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 2 hours until the tea is thoroughly chilled.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cold sweet tea over the ice.
Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves if desired, for added flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing glass of sweet iced tea.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 202.0 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 32 mg | 1% | |
*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.
