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Sweet Tea Recipe
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Sweet Tea Recipe

Sweet Tea Recipe is a smooth, refreshing drink made by steeping black tea and blending it with sugar while the liquid is still warm. This helps create a perfectly sweet and well balanced flavor. Once cooled, it is poured over ice and often served with lemon slices or fresh mint for added freshness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American (Southern style)
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 to 4 black tea bags
  • 4 cups fresh water
  • ½ to ¾ cup white granulated sugar
  • 1¼ cups prepared simple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda reduces bitterness
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices or fresh mint leaves

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Heatproof pitcher or jug
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Make The Tea
  1. Heat your water until it just starts to boil, then take it off the heat. Drop in the tea bags and let them sit for around 5–7 minutes so the flavor comes out nicely. If you’re using baking soda, stir in a small pinch now. Take out the tea bags gently don’t squeeze them, or the tea can turn bitter.
Step 2: Add Sweetness And Chill
  1. While the tea is still warm, stir in the sugar and simple syrup until everything dissolves smoothly. Let it cool down, then place it in the fridge or pour it over ice. Serve it cold, and if you like, add a few slices of lemon or some fresh mint on top for extra flavor.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 31 g | Sugars: 30 g | Sodium: 10 mg