Sweet Tea is a tradition down here in New Orleans, kind of like Sno-Balls on a hot summer day. I can drink it morning, noon, and night. Here is my Sweet Tea Recipe, so you can share in a taste of NOLA!
Southern Sweet Tea Recipe
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| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| Meal type | Beverage |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
Sweet Southern Ice Tea is perfect for those hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 4 bags Lipton Regular Tea Bags
- 1 cup Sugar (I substitute this with Splenda for a no calorie option.)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Boil a teapot full of water. (Approximately 1 qt) | |
| Step 2 | |
| Once boiling, remove from heat and insert tea bags, then cover with lid. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Steep for two minutes. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Pour tea into a pitcher containing sugar and stir till dissolved. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Fill with ice and water to the top of a 2 quart pitcher. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Garnish with lemon is desired. | |
Caryn B says
July 14, 2013 at 1:12 amMy husband LOVES Sweet tea!!! : ) Thanks for the easy recipe
Gia says
September 10, 2013 at 11:03 pmYUM!! But being from Georgia, you’re missing 1 VERY important ingredient!!! You must always add 1/4 tsp of fresh baking soda :) It adds an un describable crispness! You don’t taste the baking soda but you can definitely tell a difference with and without it! Try it out- mix 1/4 tsp baking soda in with the sugar and stir in strapped tea/water. A southern secret tea ingredient for over 100 years :) Enjoy!
Gia