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Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine Southern American
Servings 6
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Black Tea Bags: 4 to 5 depending on desired strength
  • Water: 2 quarts for brewing
  • Pure Cane Sugar: ¾ cup to 1 cup adjust to taste
  • Additional Water: 2 quarts for diluting
  • Optional Garnishes: Lemon slices or mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Boiling The Water: Start by boiling filtered water. The temperature and purity of the water play a pivotal role in extracting the full flavor of the tea leaves.
  • Steeping The Tea: Once boiled, steep the black tea in the water for about 15-20 minutes. This duration is key to achieving the deep, rich flavor characteristic of Southern Sweet Tea.
  • Adding Sugar: Add pure cane sugar while the tea is still warm. Stirring it in at this stage ensures that the sugar dissolves completely, creating a smooth, sweet base.
Keyword Southern Sweet Tea Recipe