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Homemade Sweet Tea

Cultural Context

Sweet tea has its roots in the Southern United States, where it became a staple beverage in the 19th century. Traditionally served cold, it embodies hospitality and is often enjoyed during hot summer days. Today, sweet tea is cherished across the U.S. and has inspired variations like flavored teas and herbal infusions.

AmericanUSdrink
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
water
black tea bags
granulated sugar
ice
lemon slices
fresh mint leaves

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness with added flavor.

black tea bags

🥗Healthier: green tea bags

💰Cheaper: bulk loose leaf tea

Green tea offers health benefits and a lighter flavor.

1

Take 1 cup of water and mix in 1 cup of sugar.

2

Heat the mixture on the stove or use boiling water to dissolve the sugar completely.

3

Prepare your tea separately.

4

Fill your pitcher with the brewed tea.

5

Pour the sweetened water mixture into the pitcher with the tea.

Cooking Techniques

brewingchilling

Equipment Needed

stovepitcher

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Southern Sweet TeaSweet Iced Tea

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