15 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
—Rating
Nutrition facts
120 kcalCalories
30 gCarbs
Approximate values estimated by AI
Classic Southern Sweet Tea
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential Southern beverage, this classic sweet tea is brewed strong and sweetened generously, served chilled over ice.
Ingredients
Servings4
- Water8 cups
- Black tea bags (like Lipton or Luzianne)8
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Lemon slices (for garnish)4
- Mint sprigs (for garnish)4
Steps
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on desired strength.
- 3
Remove tea bags, squeezing gently to extract maximum flavor.
- 4
Stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- 5
Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water.
- 6
Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 7
Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint sprigs.
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