Jul 14 2026

Sweet Tea Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

32 oz.

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Ingredients

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Tea Preparation

Method

Tea Brewing

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 32 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    Steep the Tea

    Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let the tea steep for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your desired strength.

  3. 3

    Add Sugar

    After steeping, remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is still warm, ensuring that the sugar dissolves completely.

  4. 4

    Cool the Tea

    Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it for about 1 hour to chill.

  5. 5

    Serve

    To serve, fill a glass with ice cubes, pour the chilled sweet tea over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices if desired.

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