Summer Sweet Tea Recipe

Quench your thirst with this refreshing Summer Sweet Tea recipe! Easy to make and perfect for hot summer days, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and subtly tart tea. Get ready to enjoy the most crave-worthy iced tea of the season!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 387 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Summer Sweet Tea

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How to Make Summer Sweet Tea

  1. Bring 8 cups (64 ounces) of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
  2. Remove from heat and immediately add 8 family-size tea bags (or 16 regular tea bags) of your favorite black tea.
  3. Steep for 5-7 minutes, or to your desired strength. For a stronger brew, steep longer.
  4. Remove tea bags and discard.
  5. Add 1-1.5 cups (200-300g) of granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until completely dissolved.
  6. Add enough cold water to reach 2 quarts (64 ounces) total volume. Stir well.
  7. Pour over ice and enjoy! Garnish with lemon slices or mint sprigs for an extra touch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

399g

Fat

0g

Carbs

33g