Best 4 Perfect Southern Sweet Tea Recipes
In the realm of Southern hospitality, few beverages hold a more cherished place than sweet tea. This iconic drink, steeped in tradition and synonymous with warm summer days, embodies the essence of Southern charm and comfort. Our collection of sweet tea recipes captures the authentic flavors and techniques that have made this beverage a beloved staple across the region. From classic to unique variations, our recipes cater to every palate, ensuring a perfect glass of sweet tea for any occasion. Discover the secrets to brewing the perfect pitcher of sweet tea, explore innovative takes on this timeless classic, and elevate your next gathering with the irresistible charm of Southern sweet tea.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SOUTHERN STYLE SWEET TEA
Every Southern family has a sweet tea recipe, and this one is ours. It's as Southern as a biscuit, great with any dish from apple pie to baked ziti, and should always be available in the fridge.
Provided by Luzianne Tea
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil; remove from heat Add tea bags and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on the strength of tea you prefer. Remove tea bags and stir sugar into warm tea; continue to stir until completely dissolved. Pour concentrated tea into pitcher and mix in remaining 8 cups water. Allow to cool to room temperature. Pour into glasses packed with ice cubes, garnish and serve. For best flavor, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.
PERFECT SOUTHERN SWEET TEA
Love sweet Tea! so cool and refreshing on a hot summer's day. Add some Lemon and berries for extra color or and berries and mint to ice cubes for a decorative look. Serve in your favorite Mason Jars.
Provided by Jody Wood @jodywood1967
Categories Other Drinks
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sprinkle baking soda into a pitcher (I use a gallon-size Mason Jar but many people have voiced concerns about pouring boiling water into a glass container, so use whatever container you'd like) Add Tea bags to the pitcher/baking soda.
- Pour Boiling water over tea bags, Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Remove and toss out Tea Bags.
- Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved. Add Cool Water. Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink. Serve over ice.
SMOOTH SWEET TEA
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
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
PERFECT SOUTHERN SWEET TEA
This recipe uses a coffee maker to make perfectly-brewed sweet tea. A supervisor at a bank where I worked back in 1983, gave me this fail-proof recipe. I've been making it ever since, and always receive great compliments on this delicious tea! :)
Provided by Sharon Richardson
Categories Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- 1. Fill a 10-12 cup coffee-maker carafe with cold water. Pour into back of coffee maker, as if making a pot of coffee. In brewing basket, place 2 family-sized tea bags, laying them sideways on top of each other. (Shake the tea bags, to spread out the tea inside each bag, before placing them on top of each other). Turn on coffee pot, and allow water to pour through, until pot is full of concentrated tea.
- 2. Pour 2 cups sugar into a 1-gallon pitcher. Pour all the hot tea over the sugar, and stir until dissolved. Fill coffee-maker carafe w/cold water and add to the sweetened hot tea, until gallon-pitcher is filled. Stir well. Allow tea to sit on counter-top, until cooled to room temperature, then store in refrigerator to chill.
- 3. Note: If you place the tea in the fridge before it is cooled to room temperature, it may become cloudy. If you're in a hurry for a cold glass of tea, you can add crushed ice (in place of tap water) to the hot concentrated tea, to fill gallon pitcher. Then, it can be stored right away in the refrigerator. As with most recipes, this tea seems to taste better on the 2nd day. But, it's also delicious immediately after it's made. Just serve over lots of ice! :)
- 4. One further note: I think that using a coffee-maker which has also been used for brewing coffee, can cause the tea to have a little bit of the coffee taste in it (even when the coffee pot has been washed). So, I have a coffee-maker that I only use for making tea in. We use a separate coffee-maker for my husband's coffee. :)
Tips:
- Use freshly brewed black tea for the best flavor. Avoid using tea bags that have been sitting around for a while, as they will not produce as flavorful a tea.
- Sweeten the tea to your taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on how sweet you like your tea. You can also use honey or another sweetener if you prefer.
- Let the tea cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the tea over ice for a refreshing drink. You can also garnish the tea with a lemon wedge or sprig of mint.
- Experiment with different types of tea. There are many different types of black tea available, each with its own unique flavor. Try using a different type of tea each time you make sweet tea to find your favorite.
Conclusion:
Southern sweet tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your taste. Whether you like your tea sweet or unsweetened, with lemon or without, Southern sweet tea is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give Southern sweet tea a try. You won't be disappointed!
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