RecipesBright Star RestaurantGALLON SWEET TEA

Gallon Sweet Tea Recipe

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Jan 03 2026

3h

Serves 16

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Make Gallon Sweet Tea in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

Gallon Sweet Tea Base

Finish & Top-Up

Preparation

Method

1. Boil water

In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil.

2. Steep tea

Turn off the heat and add 12 black tea bags; cover and steep for 5–7 minutes.

3. Dissolve sugar

Remove tea bags and whisk in 1.5 cups granulated sugar until completely dissolved.

4. Add lemon brightness

Add 8 lemon slices to the warm tea and let them steep for 2–3 minutes to release brightness.

5. Top up to gallon

Carefully pour the tea into a gallon pitcher and add 8 cups of cold water to reach the 1-gallon mark; stir well to combine.

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