Jul 14 2026

Sweet Tea Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Classic Southern sweet tea.

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Ingredients

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Tea Preparation

Serving

Method

Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Once boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and add 4 black tea bags.

  3. 3

    Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

    Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the tea. This helps to enhance the flavor and reduce bitterness.

  6. 6

    Let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Serving

  1. 7

    To serve, fill a glass with ice (approximately 1 cup of ice per glass).

  2. 8

    Pour the cooled sweet tea over the ice until the glass is full.

  3. 9

    If desired, garnish with lemon slices for added flavor.

  4. 10

    Enjoy your refreshing glass of classic Southern sweet tea!

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