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Sweet Tea

A refreshing sweet tea recipe that balances sweetness with hints of citrus, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 4 cups Filtered Water Avoid tap water if it has a strong flavor.
  • 4-6 bags Black Tea Bags Use quality brands like Lipton or Tetley.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
Garnishes
  • 1 slices Lemon Fresh lemon slices add a zesty twist.
  • to taste Mint Leaves Fresh mint enhances flavor and freshness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather your ingredients: fresh tea bags, water, sugar, and optional lemon slices or mint for garnish.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 to 6 tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar while the tea is still warm.
  5. Allow the sweetened tea to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  6. Pour the cooled sweet tea into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled, approximately 1 hour.
  7. Serve over ice with lemon slices or mint for an invigorating touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Start with high-quality tea leaves or bags for the best flavor. Always add sugar while the tea is still warm to ensure it dissolves completely.

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