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
tea
drinks
south
sweet
vegan
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
dairy free
pescatarian
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 6 regular tea bags
- 1 1/2 cups sugar to 2 cups
- 6 cup cold water
- 2 cup boiling water
- Carbohydrate 49.9928375 g
- Cholesterol 10.1677083333333 mg
- Fat 3.83582708333333 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0.0401979166666667 g
- Saturated Fat 2.42927833333333 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (330g)
- Sodium 36.72 mg
- Sugar 49.9928375 g
- Trans Fat 0.268522083333333 g
- Calories 227 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.
