Gallon Sweet Tea Recipe
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Ingredients
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Gallon Sweet Tea Base
Finish & Top-Up
Method
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.

