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Southern Style Sweet Tea
Classic and refreshing, this is the same sweet tea recipe my mom used to make!
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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Course:
Beverage
Cuisine:
American, Southern
Keyword:
sweet tea
Servings:
12
Calories:
96
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$3
Equipment
1 saucepan
Ingredients
4
cups
water
plus more for filling pitcher
1 1/2
cups
granulated sugar
12
teabags
lemon wedges
if desired
Instructions
Bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved.
Turn off the heat and add the teabags.
Steep for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the teabags and transfer the tea to a gallon pitcher.
Fill the pitcher with water and chill.
Serve with lemon wedges and simple syrup, if desired.
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Notes
Tea can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
96
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
0
g
|
Fat:
0
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0
g
|
Cholesterol:
0
mg
|
Sodium:
4
mg
|
Sugar:
24
g
|
Calcium:
3
mg