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Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

American · Beverage · 15 min total

A classic Southern beverage, this sweet tea is perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sugar and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients

• 8 cups water, divided
• 6 family-size black tea bags (or 12 regular tea bags)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for clarity)
• Lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add tea bags and baking soda (if using). Steep for 10 minutes.
2. Remove tea bags without squeezing them. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved.
3. Pour the concentrated tea into a gallon-sized pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
4. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.

Tips

• For a stronger tea, steep longer, but be careful not to over-steep as it can become bitter.
• Adjust sugar to taste; some prefer 1 to 2 cups.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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