Sweet Tea Recipe
Make Sweet Tea Recipe in just 1h 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Boil Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add Tea Bags
Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from the heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, carefully remove the tea bags from the saucepan, making sure to squeeze them to release any remaining tea.
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- 5
Cool the Tea
Pour the sweetened tea into a pitcher and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- 6
