Iced Sweet Tea Recipe
American · Beverage · 15 min total
A classic Southern refreshment, this iced sweet tea is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and a smooth, clean finish.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
97
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags (or strain loose leaves) and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved.
- Pour the sweet tea concentrate into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.
Tips
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep for up to 10 minutes.
- To make a pitcher, simply double the recipe.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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