How to Make Southern Sweet Tea
Learning how to make Southern Sweet Tea is super easy. Learn how the Southerner’s make this essential drink made for the summertime and Sunday supper dinner refreshments.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 279kcal
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 5 tea bags like Lipton or Luzianne
- 1 cup granulated sugar (by taste) up to 1 1/2 cups
- lemon or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a medium pot. Remove from heat and add tea bags, steeping for 10-20 minutes.
- Dissolve sugar into the tea, tasting as you go.
- Remove tea bags, pour tea into a pitcher, and add more water to fill.
- Serve with ice and lemon.
Notes
Feel free to go up to 6 tea bags if you prefer a stronger tea. Also you can steep longer to concentrate more flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal