Jun 09 2026
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Sweet Tea Recipe

Inspired by THE SWEET SPOT
Time15m
Serves4

House made sweet tea.

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Ingredients

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Sweet Tea Ingredients

Method

Sweet Tea Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

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

  2. 2

    Add Tea Bags

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

  3. 3

    Remove Tea Bags

    After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the saucepan. Be careful not to squeeze them, as this can release bitterness.

  4. 4

    Add Sugar

    While the tea is still warm, stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is fully dissolved.

  5. 5

    Cool the Tea

    Let the sweetened tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to chill.

  6. 6

    Serve

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

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