Description
Southern Sweet Tea is a beloved Southern classic that captures the essence of warm summer days and family gatherings. This refreshing beverage features a perfect blend of sweet and robust flavors, making it an ideal thirst-quencher for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful drink that brings everyone together. Get ready to sip on this golden elixir and enjoy the taste of tradition!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of filtered water in a pot over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat, add 4 black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar while the tea is warm until fully dissolved.
- Pour the sweetened tea into a pitcher, add 4 cups of cold water, and mix well.
- Refrigerate until chilled for about 1 hour.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg