Description
Southern Sweet Tea is the quintessential beverage of the South, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and robust flavor in every sip. Perfect for hot summer days, this classic drink brings families and friends together, evoking memories of laughter on the porch. With its vibrant amber hue and refreshing taste, this sweet nectar transforms any gathering into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4–6 black tea bags (e.g., Lipton or Luzianne)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Optional: Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add 4-6 black tea bags; steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Pour the sweetened tea into a large pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water; stir gently.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until chilled; serve over ice with lemon slices or mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For a zesty twist, infuse with fresh mint leaves or citrus slices. - Store leftover sweet tea in the refrigerator for up to a week; serve chilled.