How to Make Southern Sweet Tea

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Southern Sweet Tea

I am a Southern gal at heart and heritage. I live in Oregon, but crave that Southern good cooking. One of my favorites from the South is Sweet Tea! There is nothing like it on a hot day or sharing with some friends.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

3 to 5 Family sized Tea Bags (I use either Lipton's or Luzianne)
2 to 4 Cups Water
1 to 2 Cups Sugar
Pinch of Baking Soda (optional)

Step 1

The use of the above ingredients will depend on how sweet you like your tea and how much you wish to make.
Step 2

If you like it sweet and want to make a medium sized amount, use 3 tea bags, 2 cups water with 1 to 2 cups sugar. You may want to taste test as you mix in the sugar.
Step 3

If you want more tea with less sweetness, use 4 cups of water, with 1 3/4 cups sugar. Experiment with the amounts to see what you like best.
Step 4

The optional baking soda will take out any bitterness of the tea. It does not affect the taste.
Step 5

Bring water to a boil. If using baking soda, add it now. Add your tea bags. Lower the heat to a light simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 6

Remove from heat. Pour into a pitcher. If using a glass pitcher, wait about 5 minutes for cooling. Add sugar and stir. If your pitcher is not full, fill with cold water.
Step 7

You can serve now with ice cubes. For best results, let sit overnight.
Step 8

For garnishment, add a strawberry or lemon to the rim of the glass.

This is so good. I am sure you, your family and friends will enjoy this Sweet Tea for years to come.

Comments

DanimalMonster said

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on 10/14/2009 I live in Houston so I can even use this recipe in the winter! 5* and recommend.

perceptive said

on 9/20/2009 I live in the Berkshires (MA) and love sweet tea even as these early Autumn days grow chillier. Nice article, great garnishing ideas, too! 5*****