Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea Recipe
Make Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea Recipe in just 20m. 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.
Tea Base
Sweetener
Serving
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil the Water
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep the Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add the 4 black tea bags. Let the tea bags steep for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how strong you want your tea.
- 3
Remove Tea Bags
After steeping, remove the tea bags from the pot and discard them.
Sweetening the Tea
- 4
Add Sugar
While the tea is still warm, add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the brewed tea. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- 5
Add Mint (Optional)
If you like, add 10 fresh mint leaves to the tea for added flavor. Allow the mint to steep for an additional 5 minutes.