Southern Sweet Tea Recipe
A classic Southern Sweet Tea recipe featuring brewed black tea sweetened with granulated sugar and optionally garnished with lemon and mint, perfect for a refreshing and sweet beverage served chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 5-6 black tea bags (adjust for strength)
- 2/3 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- Optional: lemon wedges
- Optional: fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil Water: Add 5 cups of water to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Steep Tea: Once boiling, turn off the heat and add 5-6 black tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 10-25 minutes depending on how strong you want the tea to be.
- Dissolve Sugar: Stir in granulated sugar gradually until it completely dissolves into the hot tea, adjusting the amount to your desired sweetness.
- Remove Tea Bags and Transfer: Remove the tea bags from the pot, then pour the brewed tea into a large pitcher.
- Add Water and Garnishes: Add additional water to fill the pitcher. Optionally, add lemon wedges and fresh mint leaves to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the sweet tea until cold. Serve over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Adjust the number of tea bags and steeping time to control the strength of the tea.
- Sweetness can be customized by varying the amount of sugar according to taste.
- Adding lemon and mint is optional but adds a fresh flavor and visual appeal.
- For best results, allow the tea to chill for several hours before serving.
- Use pure granulated sugar for the classic Southern sweet tea flavor.
- This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.
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