Refreshing Southern Sweet Tea
A refreshing sweet tea, perfect for a hot summer day. Easy and economical to make at home.
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Equipment
- 1 4.5 Quart Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Gallon Water
- 4 Each Tea Bag Family Size
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Sprig Fresh Mint optional
- 1 Each Lemon sliced, optional
Instructions
- Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.1 Gallon Water
- Turn off the heat then add the tea bags. Cover with a lid and allow to steep for 30-60 minutes.4 Each Tea Bag
- Pour into a gallon jug with the sugar and stir well until the sugar is dissolved.1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- Top up with the remaining water and refrigerate.
- Serve over ice with mint and lemon (optional).1 Sprig Fresh Mint, 1 Each Lemon
Notes
I like to use the Luzianne brand of tea.
1 family size tea bag = 4 smaller single serve bags.
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Nutrition
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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