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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
4 cups water
2 family size tea bags
1 cup granulated sugar
4 cups ice

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Fill the jug with a little bit of water.

2

Add a family size tea bag to the water.

3

Add granulated sugar to the hot water to dissolve it for sweet tea.

4

Stir to get the sugar dissolved.

5

Let the tea sit for 5 minutes to steep.

6

Remove the tea bags if desired, or leave them in.

7

Fill the jug with cold water.

8

If needed, fill the rest with ice to cool it quickly.

9

Store the tea in the fridge in containers or bottles.

Cooking Techniques

brewingchilling

Equipment Needed

large potpitchermeasuring cupsspoonglasses

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Also Known As

Southern Sweet TeaSweet Iced Tea

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