Description
Southern Sweet Tea is a cherished beverage that embodies the hospitality of the South. This refreshing drink combines robust black tea with just the right amount of sweetness, brightened by zesty lemon slices. Perfect for hot summer days or family gatherings, this easy-to-make sweet tea recipe will transport you to a sun-drenched porch where laughter and stories flow as freely as the tea itself.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups filtered water
- 4–6 black tea bags (Lipton or Luzianne)
- 1 to 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1–2 lemon slices
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a large pot until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and steep 4-6 black tea bags for 5-7 minutes, depending on your strength preference.
- Remove tea bags and stir in 1 to 1½ cups of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add lemon slices and let the mixture cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled over ice with additional lemon slices or mint leaves as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg