Iced Tea Sweet
Refresh your senses with this Southern-inspired Iced Tea Sweet recipe, a perfect blend of bold black tea, a touch of sweetness, and zesty lemon. This easy-to-make classic gets a flavor boost with a pinch of baking soda, which smooths out any bitterness for a perfectly balanced sip. The tea is gently sweetened with granulated sugar while still warm, then chilled to perfection for a delightfully cold treat. Serve over plenty of ice cubes and garnish with vibrant lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for an extra pop of flavor and visual appeal. Ready in no time, this iced tea recipe is ideal for summer gatherings, backyard BBQs, or simply beating the heat on a sunny day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 pieces black tea bags
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 4 pieces lemon slices
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 8 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 6 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda into a heatproof pitcher. This helps neutralize bitterness and enhances flavor.
Remove the tea bags from the saucepan, being careful to avoid squeezing them as this can release bitterness.
Pour the steeped tea into the pitcher with the baking soda and stir well to combine.
Add the 3/4 cup of granulated sugar to the tea while it's still warm. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until chilled.
Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice and 2 fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Iced Tea Sweet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| 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 | 152.8 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 46 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.
