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sweet-tea-recipe

Sweet Tea Recipe

A refreshing and classic Southern sweet tea recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • Stirring Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 6 bags black tea
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold water

Instructions: 

  • Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and add tea bags. Let steep for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
  • Pour tea into a pitcher and add 1 cup of cold water. Stir well.
  • Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Notes:

Adjust the amount of sugar to taste. You can also add lemon slices for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 11mgSugar: 24gCalcium: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Sweet Tea
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