Microwave Sweet Tea
Experience the ultimate quick fix for Southern-style refreshment with this Microwave Sweet Tea recipe! Perfect for busy days, this easy method uses a microwave to brew your favorite bold black tea in just minutes—no stovetop required. Sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar and balanced with ice-cold water, this iced tea delivers that classic, refreshing flavor you love without the wait. With a total prep and cook time of under 10 minutes, this recipe is ideal for summer afternoons, backyard picnics, or anytime you crave a glass of sweet, chilled comfort. Serve over ice and customize with a lemon wedge or fresh mint for an extra touch of charm!🔆
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Black tea bags
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Ice
- 1 cup Cold water
Instructions
Pour 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe glass measuring cup or bowl.
Heat the water in the microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, or until it is near boiling.
Carefully remove the hot water from the microwave and add the 2 black tea bags.
Let the tea bags steep in the hot water for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally for better flavor extraction.
Remove the tea bags, squeezing them gently against the side of the container with a spoon to extract more tea.
Stir in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
Pour the sweetened tea mixture into a larger pitcher.
Add 2 cups of ice and 1 cup of cold water to the pitcher. Stir until the ice has melted, diluting the tea to the perfect strength and cooling it down.
Serve over ice in glasses. Optionally, garnish with a lemon wedge or fresh mint leaves for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 0 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.
