Summer Sweet Tea
Quench your thirst with this refreshing and easy-to-make Summer Sweet Tea, the perfect beverage to cool you down on hot days. Made with classic black tea, a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar, and a burst of citrus from freshly sliced lemon, this chilled drink strikes the perfect balance of bold and bright flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep and cook time, you can enjoy this Southern-inspired treat in no time. Serve over ice for an irresistibly crisp sip, and don’t forget to garnish with fragrant fresh mint leaves for an elegant finish that elevates every glass. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or lazy afternoons on the porch, this crowd-pleasing sweet tea recipe will keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 medium (sliced) lemon
- 4 cups ice
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the black tea bags. Cover the pan and allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
Once steeped, remove and discard the tea bags, gently pressing them with a spoon to extract extra liquid—but do not squeeze them too hard to avoid bitterness.
Stir in the granulated sugar while the tea is still warm, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the sweetened tea into a large pitcher and add the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir to combine.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
Before serving, fill glasses with ice and add a slice of lemon to each. Pour the chilled tea over the ice.
Optional: Garnish with fresh mint leaves for an added burst of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
0 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| 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.
