Ingredients for Summer Sweet Tea
- Black Tea Bags
- 8 cups (64 ounces) water
- 1-1.5 cups (200-300g) granulated sugar
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How to Make Summer Sweet Tea
- Bring 8 cups (64 ounces) of water to a rolling boil in a large pot.
- Remove from heat and immediately add 8 family-size tea bags (or 16 regular tea bags) of your favorite black tea.
- Steep for 5-7 minutes, or to your desired strength. For a stronger brew, steep longer.
- Remove tea bags and discard.
- Add 1-1.5 cups (200-300g) of granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add enough cold water to reach 2 quarts (64 ounces) total volume. Stir well.
- 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