Sweet tea is a classic Southern drink, and this recipe is a breeze to make with your favorite tea. Sweeten the tea while it's hot, then keep it chilled in the fridge for the perfect cold refreshment to serve over ice on hot summer days!
⏱️ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Additional Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 7
- Yield: 8 cups
📝 Ingredients
- 1 pinch baking soda
- 2 cups boiling water
- 6 tea bags
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 6 cups cool water
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1
Gather ingredients.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved.
Step 4
Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
Step 5
Enjoy over ice on a hot day!
🥗 Nutrition Facts
Calories: 73
Total Carbohydrate: 19g
Total Sugars: 19g
Sodium: 41mg
Calcium: 7mg
Potassium: 22mg
