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HOW TO MAKE SWEET TEA



How to Make Sweet Tea image

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.

SOUTHERN SWEET ICED TEA



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This is how my Granny made sweet tea and it is some kind of sweet. Know that and beware. Pa-Paw used to down 2-3 glasses after working in the garden all day. Back off the sugar if you can't handle it. This one is for true southerners only ;)

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 regular tea bags
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
6 cups cold water

Steps:

  • In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
  • Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
  • Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
  • Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them.
  • Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar.
  • Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add in the cold water.
  • Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Sodium 108.6, Carbohydrate 150, Sugar 149.7

DON'S SIMPLE SWEET TEA



Don's Simple Sweet Tea image

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

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