Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsLakewood SocialSweet Tea Recipe

Sweet Tea Recipe

Inspired by Lakewood Social
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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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil Water

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Brew Tea

    Remove the saucepan from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let them steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar

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

  4. 4

    Cool Down

    Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature. You can speed this up by placing it in the refrigerator.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the sweet tea over ice cubes in glasses and garnish with lemon slices to taste.

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