Yummy Sweet Tea
Quench your thirst with the perfect Southern-style refreshment—Yummy Sweet Tea! This easy-to-make classic combines the robust flavor of black tea with just the right amount of sweetness, thanks to a hint of baking soda that softens any bitterness for a smooth, mellow brew. Crafted with simple pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes of active preparation, this recipe yields six servings of perfectly balanced tea that can be chilled for hours to deepen its flavor. Serve it over ice for an ultra-refreshing treat, and elevate your glass with optional garnishes like zesty lemon slices and aromatic fresh mint. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or relaxing on a sunny afternoon, this sweet tea is sure to become your go-to beverage for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking soda
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 4 pieces Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add the black tea bags and baking soda. Stir gently and let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes.
While the tea is steeping, place granulated sugar in a large heatproof pitcher.
After the steeping time is up, carefully remove and discard the tea bags from the saucepan. Do not squeeze them to avoid bitterness.
Pour the hot brewed tea over the sugar in the pitcher, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sweet tea over the ice.
Optionally, garnish each glass with a slice of lemon and a fresh mint leaf for added flavor and presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Yummy Sweet Tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
578 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 374 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 152.2 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 122 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 26 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.
