LOW SUGAR (OR SUGAR FREE) SOUTHERN SWEET TEA
Less sugar and no artificial sweeteners- but still that nice authentic southern sweet tea. I grew up in Alabama and had sweet tea in my bottles as a baby. This is not as sweet as the tea that I grew up on with 2 cups of sugar in a half gallon, but it's still plenty sweet for me even with just 1/4 cup sugar. I used to make a sugar free version replacing the sugar with Splenda. Over time I developed an allergy to Splenda, so I started using sugar. Using 2 sweeteners helps avoid an after-taste.
Provided by Cookingfor7
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil 4 cups hot water. Place tea bags in heat-proof glass container. Pour boiling water over tea bags and steep 15-20 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar until completely disolved.
- Add 4 cups ice water to tea, then stir in Stevia packets. Refrigerate overnight. (The stevia after-taste is too strong on the first day) Serve over ice, and use within 4 days (the tea will start to get a bitter taste after a few days).
- NOTE: This makes a strong tea. I like to pour mine over a glass of ice and let it sit for a while before I drink it, so I make it strong enough that it taste right when watered down by melted ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 6.2, Sugar 6.2
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Emeodi Genevieve
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The tea was bitter and undrinkable.
Nadia Navarro
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of this recipe. The stevia was too overpowering for my taste.
Pappu G
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. I found it to be a bit too tart for my taste.
Odigiri Elizabeth
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of stevia, but I didn't mind it in this recipe. The lemon really helps to balance out the sweetness.
Jam Loog
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this tea is. I would never have guessed that it was sugar-free.
Khubeeb Malik
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthier sweet tea. The stevia adds just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.
Amran Amrsn
[email protected]This is the best sugar-free sweet tea I've ever had. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love that I can enjoy a sweet tea without feeling guilty about all the sugar.
MD NAHID khan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a low-sugar sweet tea recipe that actually tastes good, and this one fits the bill. It's perfect for sipping on a hot summer day.
SEMPIRA BENON
[email protected]This tea is delicious! I was skeptical at first, because I'm not a big fan of stevia, but it's not overpowering at all. The lemon adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness.
Dani Adnan Dani Adnan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it tastes just like traditional sweet tea, but without all the sugar. I've been drinking it for a few weeks now and I'm already noticing a difference in my energy levels. I no longer get that sugar crash i
Rj Robel
[email protected]This sweet tea recipe is a game-changer! I've tried many low-sugar sweet tea recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of black tea, stevia, and a hint of lemon is perfect. It's sweet and refreshing, without being overly sugary.