Sweetened Iced Tea Recipe

American · Beverage · 15 min total

A classic Southern-style sweetened iced tea that's refreshingly simple and perfect for hot summer days.

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 6 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
• ice cubes
• lemon slices (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bags (or strain out leaves) and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
3. Pour the concentrated tea into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and stir well.
4. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour, or serve immediately over ice.
5. Pour over ice-filled glasses and garnish with lemon slices if desired.

Tips

• For a stronger tea, steep longer or use more tea bags.
• Adjust sugar to your preference; some like it sweeter.
• Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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