Description
This Southern sweet tea recipe delivers a classic, refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. Learn how to make the perfect sweet tea that will keep you cool all summer long!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon hot water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 10 single black tea bags
Instructions
- In a gallon pitcher, add two cups of granulated sugar. Fill the jug with hot water (use hot tap water for convenience).
- Place 10 single black tea bags in the jug and let steep for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove tea bags and squeeze out excess tea.
- Stir the tea until sugar is dissolved.
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor. Serve over ice in a mason jar.
Notes
- Sweet Tea is best consumed within 2-3 days of making.
- If serving cold without ice, reduce sugar to 1 1/2 cups.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Tea, Southern, Beverage, Refreshing, Summer Drink
