How to Make Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea

There is nothing like a fresh brewed glass of sweet tea on a hot summer day. If you like the brewed tea in your favorite restaurant, why not brew a pitcher at home for yourself, and have a glass anytime! Don't wait to go out to a restaurant to get your sweet tea fix! Get one now!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 gallon pitcher
• 8-10 regular size tea bags
• 2 cup microwave safe measuring cup
• Ice
• Sugar
• Long spoon to srir

1. 
    
   Ready to brew

   Place 8 to 10 tea bags in the measuring cup with 1/2 to 2 cups of cold water. Microwave on high for 3-5 minutes. Careful, it will be hot.

2. 
    
   brewed and sugar disolved

   Let sit and tea brew for a few minutes. Add sugar to tea while it is hot. Stir until sugar is disolved.

3. 
    
   A refreshing glass of sweet tea!

   Fill 1 gallon pitcher 1/3 -1/2 with ice. Pour the warm sweet tea mixture over the ice. Finish filling the pitcher with water. Serve over ice for a refreshing treat! Add a garnish like lemon, mint, or any kind of fruit you like.

Tips & Warnings

• add flavored tea bags to get a different flavor.
• try different types of teas, green tea, sasafrass, or your favorite kind.
• add as little or as much sugar as you like.
• All microwaves are different. Make sure your tea heats to the boiling point being careful not to boil over. Careful! It will be HOT!

[eyota53]

on 9/23/2009 I will try this. I usually purchase the powder,but there's nothing like fresh....5*

[moonsun55]

on 8/31/2009 yummy.

[respectfully]

on 8/21/2009 I love tea. any way you want to make it. 5* rec
please check out what i have. thanks

[chrisanimelo444]

on 8/4/2009 Tea is my favorite, and I definitely prefer tea than coffee. Great article. Looks delicious. 5*

[igislandgirl]

on 8/4/2009 Nice step by step pictures...