Description
A refreshing sweet iced tea perfect for summer gatherings, this Southern style recipe combines simple ingredients for a nostalgic taste of tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water by bringing 4 cups to a full boil in a saucepan.
- Steep the tea bags in boiling water for about 5 minutes.
- Sweeten the tea by stirring in 1 cup of granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
- Balance the flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of baking soda to reduce bitterness.
- Combine the prepared tea with 4 cups of cold water in a pitcher.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve the tea over ice and garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fruits or herbs to customize the flavor. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
