Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea is a chilled, sweetened black tea beverage, typically brewed strong and mixed with a significant amount of sugar before cooling. It is a staple drink in the Southern United States, where it's often served over ice in a tall glass.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is very high in carbohydrates, almost entirely from added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical 12-ounce serving can contain 100-150 calories, providing quick energy but little else in terms of essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Caffeine | 15 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Sweet Tea is considered the 'house wine of the South,' symbolizing hospitality and tradition. Its preparation method of dissolving sugar into hot tea before chilling is key to its signature smooth, integrated sweetness, distinguishing it from tea simply sweetened at the table.
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