Simple Sweet Tea Recipes

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HOW TO MAKE SWEET TEA



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I'll never forget the time my family and I went to Boston to visit my sister.

Categories     beverages     main dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
3/4 c. Granulated Sugar
3/4 c. Water
FOR THE TEA:
10 c. Water, Divided
6 Regular Sized Black Tea Bags
1 pinch Baking Soda
Ice, As Needed
Lemon Slices, To Serve (optional)

Steps:

  • For the simple syrup:Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to boil for about 5-7 minutes. You'll notice the mixture will reduce. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool. For the tea:In the same saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Remove the pot from the range and place on a trivet. Add tea bags and baking soda. Steep for 5-6 minutes. Remove tea bags without squeezing. Add simple syrup and stir. Pour into a pitcher and add remaining 7 cups water. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

DON'S SIMPLE SWEET TEA



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A simple sweet tea recipe that anyone can do.

Provided by Don Dopiriak

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 cups water
4 family-sized tea bags
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Dissolve sugar in boiling water; remove from heat.
  • Steep tea bags in water to desired strength of tea, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Refrigerate tea until cold, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Sodium 5.7 mg, Sugar 40 g

SIMPLE SWEET TEA



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This is my (southern) wife's recipe, she introduced me to it when we first met, and I have been drinking it daily ever since. In the last few years due minor sugar reductions we have lowered the sugar level from 2/3 cup to 1/2. I really have not noticed much of a difference. I still sometimes like really sweet southern sweet tea, but this is a daily drinker.

Provided by Lab Chef

Categories     Beverages

Time 12m

Yield 2 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups water, Boiling
2 large luzianne brand family-size tea bags or 6 small tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups cold water or 32 ounces ice

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher add the sugar, and tea bags.
  • Add the boiling water and let the tea steep for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bags, and stir the sugar and tea mixture together.
  • (cold water): Add the 4 cups of cold water and stir, refrigerate until cold. (about 4 Hours).
  • (ice): Add the ice and stir well. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Sodium 28.9, Carbohydrate 50, Sugar 49.9

SMOOTH SWEET TEA



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Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!

Provided by cookincode3

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pinch baking soda
2 cups boiling water
6 tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
6 cups cool water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof, glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water, and add tea bags. Cover, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags, and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water, then refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Sodium 41.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g

SMOOTH SWEET TEA



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A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. -kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
6 black tea bags
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup sugar
6 cups cold water

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags., Sprinkle baking soda into a 2-qt. pitcher. Transfer tea to pitcher; stir in sugar. Add cold water. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

DELICIOUS QUICK & EASY SOUTHERN SWEET TEA



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A delicious sweet tea recipe that I've been using for years. I always get compliments. It's super fast & super easy. This recipe is to make ONE GALLON.

Provided by The Dirty Kitchen

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 gallon, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 family-size tea bags or 3 -4 regular tea bags
3 -4 cups sugar
hot water
cold water

Steps:

  • Place family size tea bag in a microwave safe container filled with water & microwave until it boils (approx. 4min for 4cups).
  • While that is going, in a gallon size pitcher, pour about 1 1/2 - 2 inches of sugar in the bottom. I usually eye it and it comes out perfect.
  • The microwave should be finishing up. Pour hot tea water into the pitcher over the sugar. The hot water dissolves the sugar granuals. Stir until completely dissolved. (If you have time, let sit in microwave for a while and steep even more. If you don't have time, that's cool too.).
  • Fill the rest with cold water & refrigerate.
  • Serve over ice. Enjoy!
  • --------------------------------------------.
  • I, personally, don't put lemon in it because I find that lemon cuts the sugar & you have to use a whole lot more sugar for it to be southern "sweet".

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 37.5, Sugar 37.4

SWEET TEA



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For a fresh mint flavor, add a touch of our Mint Simple Syrup to the tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 black-tea bags
3/4 cup sugar
Mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add tea bags; let steep 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, and discard. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Let cool slightly. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 3 days. Serve over ice, garnished with mint sprigs.

SWEET TEA DRINK RECIPE BY TASTY



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Nothing says summer like sweet tea. We put our own flavorful spin on the classic refresher with some sparkling lemonade and mint simple syrup. Go ahead and grab a glass!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Drinks

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups water
4 black tea bags
mint simple syrup
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
¼ cup fresh mint leaf
2 cups sparkling lemonade
12 oz bourbon, optional
ice, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the black tea: In a small saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Transfer the tea to the refrigerator and let cool completely.
  • Make the mint simple syrup: In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Remove the pot from the heat and add the mint leaves. Steep for 15 minutes, then strain the syrup into a glass jar or liquid measuring cup. Discard the mint leaves. Transfer to the refrigerator and let the syrup cool completely.
  • To assemble, in a large, resealable carafe, combine the black tea, sparkling lemonade, mint simple syrup, and bourbon, if using. Gently swirl the bottle to combine. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, pour the sweet tea over ice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 12 grams

SWEET TEA



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This sweet tea toes the line between just right and puckery sweet. The formula reflects the way my grandmother Leona Johnson made sweet tea: strong tea, lots of lemon juice and even more sugar. Start by adding half a cup of sugar to the batch, then add up to 4 more tablespoons to your preference. By making it extra potent, tart and sweet, this brew still tastes good even after the ice starts to melt.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 15m

Yield About 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 black tea bags, preferably Lipton
1/2 cup granulated sugar, preferably pure cane, plus more to taste
6 tablespoons lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
Ice cubes, for chilling and serving
Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a tea kettle or medium saucepan, heat 4 cups water until boiling. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes. Gently squeeze the bags to release their concentrated tea, then discard the bags. Transfer the tea to a pitcher.
  • Stir 1/2 cup sugar into the hot tea until it has dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice. Add 4 cups water, then fill the pitcher with 2 cups ice.
  • Taste the tea to determine if you'd like to add up to 4 tablespoons more sugar. If adding sugar, stir until it dissolves.
  • Cover and refrigerate until the sweet tea is chilled throughout or up to 2 days. Serve in a large glass filled with ice, and garnish with a lemon slice if you'd like.

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