Homemade Sweet Tea
A refreshing and customizable beverage, perfect for any season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 Black tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3/4 to 1 cup sugar
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Ice
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Raspberries (optional)
- Sliced oranges (optional)
- Sliced peaches (optional)
Instructions
- Place 8 teabags in a large measuring cup or pot.
- Pour 3 cups of boiling water over the tea bags and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Pour the sugar into a large pitcher, and remove the teabags from the boiling water, but do not squeeze them out.
- Pour the hot water over the sugar and stir to dissolve, then add 8 cups of cold water.
- Add sliced lemons, or any other fruit you like for a flavorful twist.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour the tea over the ice, and garnish as desired with mint or additional fruit.
Notes
Customize your sweet tea with various fruits and herbs; consider using less sugar or natural sweeteners for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade tea, sweet tea, refreshing drink, summer beverage, customizable drink
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