Yummy Sweet Tea Recipe

Unleash your inner tea-lover with this irresistibly sweet and refreshing Yummy Sweet Tea recipe! Perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a delightful, subtly lemony treat. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees you won't be able to stop at just one glass. Get ready for a sweet tea explosion!

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 7 mins

Calories 259.9 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yummy Sweet Tea

1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or 2 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate)
Family Size Tea Bags

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How to Make Yummy Sweet Tea

In a 2-quart pitcher, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or 2 tablespoons lemon juice concentrate), and 4-6 family-size black tea bags.
Boil 2 quarts of water in a tea kettle.
Carefully pour the boiling water into the pitcher containing the sugar, lemon juice, and tea bags.
Gently stir to dissolve the sugar. Place the lid on the pitcher and let the tea steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags, squeezing gently to extract any remaining tea.
Add enough cold water to fill the pitcher to the 2-quart line. Stir well to combine.
Add ice to the pitcher, and serve immediately. Enjoy!