Jul 14 2026

Sweet Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Refreshingly brewed tea with a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of citrus, served chilled.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Brew the Tea

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Allow to steep for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Tea

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Add Citrus

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a hint of citrus flavor.

  4. 4

    Chill the Tea

    Let the sweet tea cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.

  5. 5

    Serve

    To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices as desired.