Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea Receita

Discover the secret to the BEST Southern sweet tea! This recipe, beloved by everyone who's tried it (so far!), is finally online. Made with a perfect balance of black and optionally green tea, this refreshing beverage is a Southern classic. Learn the history of tea bags and elevate your summer with this incredibly easy-to-make recipe. Get ready for the most delicious sweet tea you'll ever taste!

Preparo 15 min

Cozimento 245 min

Calorias 172 kcal

Proteína 0g

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Ingredientes para Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea

8 black tea bags
10 cups water
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar

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Como fazer Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea

In a large pot, combine 6 cups of water and 8 black tea bags (Lipton or your favorite brand).
If desired, replace 2 of the black tea bags with 2 green tea bags for a unique flavor twist.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. This slow simmering process will draw out all the wonderful flavor from your tea.
Remove the pot from the heat and let the tea steep for another 30 minutes, undisturbed, to allow the flavors to fully meld.
After 30 minutes, remove the tea bags and stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar.
Continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the tea into a large pitcher or container and add 4 cups of cold water. This step helps to chill the tea faster and adds to the refreshing nature.
Stir well to combine. For extra intense sweetness add another 1/2 cup of sugar to taste.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
Serve over ice and enjoy the taste of the best Southern Sweet Tea!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

177g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Course Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages American Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Kid Friendly Picnic Dietary Inexpensive Toddler Friendly To Go Camping

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea?

Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea leva cerca de 260 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 245 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea?

Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea tem aproximadamente 172 calorias por porção, com cerca de 0 g de proteína, 14 g de carboidratos e 0 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea?

Os principais ingredientes de Absolutely The Best Southern Sweet Tea são Tea Bags, Water, Granulated Sugar. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.