Medium

Smooth Sweet Tea

Total Time
1h 9m
11m prep · 58m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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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!

Ingredients

  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 teas bags
  • 0.75 cups white sugar
  • 6 cups cool water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather ingredients.

  2. 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.

  3. 3

    Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

  4. 4

    Enjoy over ice on a hot day!

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