Sweet Tea Recipe
Make Sweet Tea Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Brew and Sweeten
Dilute, Chill, and Serve
Method
Brew and Sweeten
- 1
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Remove from heat and add 8 black tea bags. Cover and steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Remove tea bags and gently press to release remaining flavor.
- 4
While the tea is still warm, add 1.5 cups granulated sugar and whisk until completely dissolved.
- 5
Allow the sweetened tea to cool to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes.
Dilute, Chill, and Serve
- 6
Pour the cooled tea into a pitcher and add 8 cups cold water to dilute to about 1 gallon.
- 7
Add 2 lemon slices to the pitcher for a bright citrus note.
- 8
Add 4 cups ice cubes to the pitcher and stir.
- 9
Refrigerate the sweet tea until cold, at least 1 hour.
- 10
Serve over additional ice, adjusting sweetness with more sugar if desired.
