Delicious Quick Easy Southern Sweet Tea
Quench your thirst with this recipe for *Delicious Quick Easy Southern Sweet Tea*—a timeless classic bursting with authentic Southern charm and bold flavors. Perfectly sweetened with granulated sugar and enhanced by a hint of baking soda to reduce bitterness, this recipe ensures a smooth and refreshing sip every time. Featuring robust black tea bags steeped to perfection, this homemade iced tea comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal beverage for busy days or casual gatherings. Serve it chilled over ice cubes and garnish with fresh lemon slices for a bright, zesty twist. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a taste of Southern comfort, this quick and easy recipe delivers all the warmth of a Southern kitchen straight to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 5 pieces black tea bags
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 1 piece lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water reaches a boil, remove it from the heat and immediately stir in the baking soda.
Add the black tea bags to the hot water, ensuring all are submerged, and let them steep for 5 minutes. For stronger tea, you can increase steeping time to 7 minutes.
Gently remove the tea bags, avoiding squeezing them too much to prevent bitterness.
In a heatproof pitcher, combine the steeped tea with the granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Pour in an additional 6 cups of cold water to dilute the tea concentrate and mix well.
Place 4 cups of ice cubes into the pitcher or serve tea over individual glasses filled with ice.
Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and enjoy your delicious Southern sweet tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 151.6 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 117 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 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.
