Southern Iced Sweet Tea
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Southern Iced Sweet Tea
Description
This recipe calls for boiling one quart of water before steeping black tea bags for 10 to 15 minutes off the heat, ensuring a strong infusion without bitterness. After removing the tea bags, sugar is dissolved into the hot tea before adding an equal amount of cold water to chill and dilute the concentrate. The resulting tea is sweet and brisk, typical of Southern-style sweet tea enjoyed chilled.
Using a non-reactive pan and beginning with cold water helps preserve the tea’s clear appearance and flavor. Letting the tea cool before refrigerating prevents warping glass pitchers and keeps the tea fresh longer. The tea can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for about three days.
The recipe can be adapted by swapping sugar with artificial sweeteners. Though Luzianne brand is preferred for its characteristic flavor in the South, any black tea can be used to suit personal tastes.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts water divided, cold
- 2 tea bag or 8 regular size tea bags or 8 teaspoons of loose tea (recommend Luzianne brand, family size
- 1 cup sugar
Instructions
- Place one quart of water in a pan and bring to a boil. Add the tea bags.
- Cover the pan, remove it from the heat and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and add the sugar.
- Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the additional quart of cold water.
- Stir well.
Notes
- Use any black tea brand you prefer; Luzianne is traditional in the Southern US for its distinct flavor.
- Begin with cold water and use a non-reactive pan to maintain tea clarity and taste.
- Allow the hot tea to cool to room temperature before refrigerating to protect your glass pitcher.
- Steeping time is important: 10-15 minutes off the heat yields a strong, smooth brew.
- Sweeten with sugar or substitute an artificial sweetener as desired.
- Store chilled tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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