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Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

Unlock the secret to the BEST sweet iced tea! This family recipe, perfected over generations, delivers a refreshingly sweet and perfectly brewed tea that everyone will crave. Get ready for compliments galore with this easy-to-follow recipe – the perfect summer beverage.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 96.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea

  • Family Size Tea Bag
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (or to taste)
  • Water to fill coffee maker (approx 12 cups) and additional cold water to reach one gallon

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How to Make Mom's Best Sweet Iced Tea

  1. Fill your coffee maker with the maximum amount of water (usually around 12 cups).
  2. Place 6-8 family-size tea bags (or equivalent amount of loose leaf tea) in the coffee filter basket.
  3. Brew the tea according to your coffee maker's instructions.
  4. Once brewed, pour the hot tea into a one-gallon jug.
  5. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  6. Add cold, fresh water to reach the one-gallon mark.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Serve over ice and enjoy! Garnish with lemon wedges or mint sprigs for an extra touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g

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Sweets & Sides Drinks & Cocktails The Americas American Southern Vegetarian Vegan Gluten Free Summer Recipes 30 Minutes Or Less

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation North American 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages American Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Inexpensive