Jul 17 2026

Sweet Tea Recipe

Time15m
Serves4

Make Sweet Tea Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sweet Tea Ingredients

Method

Sweet Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Steep Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar

    Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully dissolved.

  4. 4

    Cool Down

    Let the tea cool to room temperature, then pour it into a pitcher.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Add 4 cups of ice to the pitcher, stir well, and serve with lemon slices on the side.

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