SWEET TEA
This sweet tea toes the line between just right and puckery sweet. The formula reflects the way my grandmother Leona Johnson made sweet tea: strong tea, lots of lemon juice and even more sugar. Start by adding half a cup of sugar to the batch, then add up to 4 more tablespoons to your preference. By making it extra potent, tart and sweet, this brew still tastes good even after the ice starts to melt.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories non-alcoholic drinks
Time 15m
Yield About 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a tea kettle or medium saucepan, heat 4 cups water until boiling. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes. Gently squeeze the bags to release their concentrated tea, then discard the bags. Transfer the tea to a pitcher.
- Stir 1/2 cup sugar into the hot tea until it has dissolved. Stir in the lemon juice. Add 4 cups water, then fill the pitcher with 2 cups ice.
- Taste the tea to determine if you'd like to add up to 4 tablespoons more sugar. If adding sugar, stir until it dissolves.
- Cover and refrigerate until the sweet tea is chilled throughout or up to 2 days. Serve in a large glass filled with ice, and garnish with a lemon slice if you'd like.
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[email protected]This is the best sweet tea I've ever had. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Evaunie Hesl2
[email protected]This sweet tea is a real crowd-pleaser.
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[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now my go-to sweet tea recipe.
Anam Khan
[email protected]This sweet tea is the perfect drink for a relaxing afternoon.
Ramudeo Bro
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Nowel Phiri
[email protected]This sweet tea is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Terrost
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best sweet tea I've ever had.
MD SAGOR ALLI
[email protected]This sweet tea is the perfect drink for a party or gathering.
Rafsan Ahmed
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh ingredients. It makes the tea so much more flavorful.
Brian Behm
[email protected]This sweet tea is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Mercy Ogah
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of sweet tea, but this recipe is really good. It's not too sweet and the lemon and mint add a nice touch.
Renu Lama
[email protected]This sweet tea is so good! I love the way the lemon and mint add a refreshing flavor.
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[email protected]I was looking for a sweet tea recipe that wasn't too sweet. This one is perfect! It's just sweet enough to satisfy my craving without being overbearing.
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[email protected]I'm a big fan of sweet tea and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly.
Saiful Islam poros
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real tea leaves. It makes the tea so much more flavorful than using tea bags.
keen enough
[email protected]This sweet tea is the perfect summer drink. It's cold, refreshing, and just sweet enough.
Aminu Salisu
[email protected]I made this tea for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I even had people asking for the recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Philomina Ajuayi
[email protected]This sweet tea recipe was super easy to make and turned out perfectly! I loved the addition of the lemon slices and mint. It made the tea so refreshing and flavorful.