Oh So Easy Sweet Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with this ridiculously easy sweet tea recipe! Skip the boiling water and tedious steeping – this Southern classic is ready in minutes. Perfect for hot summer days, backyard barbecues, or any time you crave that refreshing, subtly sweet taste of the South. Learn how to make the best sweet tea with this simple, no-fuss method.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Calories 129 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oh So Easy Sweet Tea

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How to Make Oh So Easy Sweet Tea

  1. In a large pitcher, combine cold water, tea bags, and sugar.
  2. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Add lemon juice (if using).
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the tea to chill and the flavors to meld.
  5. Remove tea bags before serving. Add more sugar to taste if needed.
  6. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

133g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g