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Sweet Tea

A refreshing Southern beverage made with brewed tea and sugar, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water For brewing
  • 4 bags Black tea Use your favorite brand
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
Serving
  • 1 cup Ice For serving
  • 1 slice Lemon Optional garnish

Method
 

Brew the Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a teapot.
  2. Remove from heat and add 4 tea bags.
  3. Steep for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until dissolved.
Serve
  1. Pour the sweet tea into a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
  2. Serve over ice and garnish with a lemon slice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgSugar: 30g

Notes

Sweet tea can be adjusted to your preferred sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.

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