Southern Sweet Tea

Southern Sweet Tea
Southern Sweet Tea
This is the best southern sweet tea I have even had. BE WARNED: It is very sweet, cut back on the sugar if you need to. The baking soda takes the bitterness away from the tea.
  • Preparing Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Served Person: 6
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  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 tea bags regular
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 6 cups cold water
  • Carbohydrate 35.9928001034502 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Fat 0 g
  • Fiber 0 g
  • Protein 0 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (278g)
  • Sodium 1301.01 mg
  • Sugar 35.9928001034502 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Calories 139 calories

1. In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda. 2. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags. 3. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. 4. Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them. 5. Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar. 6. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. 7. Add in the cold water. 8. Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.