Black Tea Bags: 4 to 5depending on desired strength
Water: 2 quartsfor brewing
Pure Cane Sugar: ¾ cup to 1 cupadjust to taste
Additional Water: 2 quartsfor 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.