Delicious Sweet Tea
Quench your thirst with this irresistibly refreshing and *Delicious Sweet Tea*, an ultimate Southern classic made right in your kitchen! This easy recipe combines black tea’s robust flavor with the perfect balance of sweetness, thanks to a touch of granulated sugar and a surprising pinch of baking soda to eliminate bitterness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sweet tea is brewed to perfection and chilled over ice for a crisp, invigorating sip. Whether you dress it up with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs or enjoy it simply as-is, this timeless beverage is perfect for hot summer days or casual gatherings. Serve up this crowd-pleaser and let every glass bring a little taste of Southern charm to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 units Black tea bags
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon Baking soda
- 4 cups Ice
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional)
- 4 sprigs Mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the baking soda. This prevents the tea from becoming bitter.
Steep the black tea bags in the hot water for 5-7 minutes. Cover the saucepan with a lid during this time.
After steeping, remove the tea bags without squeezing them (squeezing can release bitter tannins).
Stir in the granulated sugar until it is completely dissolved into the hot tea concentrate.
Pour the tea concentrate into a large heat-safe pitcher and add the remaining 6 cups of cold water. Mix well to combine.
Fill serving glasses with ice and pour the sweet tea over the ice to chill it further.
Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint sprigs before serving for an elegant touch.
Enjoy your homemade sweet tea chilled and refreshing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.2 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 152.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*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.
