Sweet Tea Recipe
1 gallon Sweet Tea, 10 cups, lemons, ice.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Serving Ingredients
Method
Brewing the Tea
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 16 cups of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Steep Tea
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat. Add 8 black tea bags to the pot, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
- 3
Add Sugar
After 10 minutes, remove the tea bags. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar until it is completely dissolved.
Cooling and Serving
- 4
Chill
Allow the sweet tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold, about 1-2 hours.
- 5
Prepare Lemons
While the tea is chilling, slice 2 whole lemons into thin rounds.
- 6
Serve
In a large pitcher, combine the chilled sweet tea with 10 cups of ice. Add lemon slices for garnish and flavor. Stir gently and serve immediately.