Sweet Lemon Tea Paula Deen
Quench your thirst with Paula Deen's Sweet Lemon Tea, a refreshingly simple yet flavorful Southern classic! This recipe combines robust black tea, zesty fresh lemon juice, and just the right amount of sweetness for a perfectly balanced homemade iced tea. With only 15 minutes of prep and cook time, it's a breeze to make and ideal for serving at gatherings or enjoying on a warm afternoon. Garnished with vibrant lemon slices and served over ice, this crowd-pleasing beverage is as pretty as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or looking for a comforting drink to sip on, this sweet lemon tea recipe delivers a taste of Southern charm in every glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 1 whole Lemon slices (for garnish)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the black tea bags. Allow them to steep for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove and discard the tea bags. Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
Pour the tea concentrate into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of water and lemon juice to the pitcher, stirring to combine.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until chilled.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sweet lemon tea over the ice. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.8 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 204.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 240 mg | 5% | |
*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.
