Southern Style Sweet Tea

This recipe for Sweet Tea is quick, easy, and refreshing. You can easily adjust the quantities for a small or big group. Perfect on a hot day!

👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 10m⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull

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🥘 Ingredients

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Bring 2 cups of the water to a boil in a non-reactive teapot or saucepan; remove from the heat.

Add in the baking soda.

Drop in the tea bags; let steep for ⏱️ 5-7 minutes (depending how strong you want the flavor.)

Carefully remove tea bags and discard (do not squeeze or press on them.)

Add sugar and stir until completely dissolved.

Pour into a large heat-proof pitcher/jug.

Add in the remaining 8 cups of cold water and lemon juice.

Refrigerate until ice cold (a few hours.)

Fill a glass with ice and pour in the tea. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired, and enjoy!

calories

116 kcal

serving Size

1 serving

sugar Content

30 g

sodium Content

26 mg

carbohydrate Content

30 g

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