Southern Sweet Tea
It may have originated in the South, but this is loved by all Americans.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 gallon 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 family size tea bags (Luzianne tea bags are good)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of baking soda
Instructions
- Place tea bags in cold water and bring to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil, remove from the heat.
- Add pinch of baking soda and mix.
- Place tight fitting lid on pot and steep tea for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- In a gallon container, place the sugar and enough hot water to dissolve the sugar, making a sugar syrup.
- After tea has steeped, pour into the sugar water and stir well.
- Add water to make 1 gallon.
Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/southern-sweet-tea/