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Best Easy Sweet Tea Recipe

Name: Best Easy Sweet Tea Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 240 g
Ingredients: black tea bags 8 pieces; water 8 cups; granulated sugar 1 cup; baking soda 0.25 tsp

Smooth, sweet tea brewed to perfection is a beloved Southern family tradition and the house wine of the South. This refreshing, iced beverage is essential for any warm-weather meal.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 90 kcal

#vegetarian #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

black tea bags 8 pieces
water 8 cups

Seasonings/Sauce

granulated sugar 1 cup
baking soda 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 23 g 102%

Protein 0 g 0%

Fat 0 g 0%

Serving size 240g

Cooking steps

1

Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat, watching carefully to prevent overboiling.
2

Remove water from heat and immediately add the black tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes to fully extract flavor without bitterness.
3

Remove tea bags gently, pressing each with a spoon to release remaining brewed tea.
4

While the tea is still hot, stir in the sugar and baking soda until completely dissolved, ensuring a smooth finish.
5

Pour the sweetened concentrate into a large pitcher. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving over ice.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What ingredients are essential for creating authentic Southern sweet tea flavor?

The two core ingredients that define this sweet tea are black tea bags and granulated sugar. Black tea provides a bold, classic base, while sugar is key for the signature smooth sweetness. A touch of baking soda is also included to mellow bitterness, resulting in an authentic Southern flavor.

Q. How do I avoid bitterness when brewing sweet tea?

To prevent bitterness, steep the tea bags in hot water that is just off the boil for exactly 10 minutes and no longer. Over-steeping or using water that's too hot can extract unwanted tannins, so careful timing and moderate heating are crucial.

Q. What's the best way to dissolve sugar evenly in sweet tea?

Stir the sugar into the tea while it is still hot, right after removing the tea bags. This ensures the sugar dissolves thoroughly, resulting in a perfectly smooth and sweet beverage without any gritty residue.

Q. How many calories and carbs are in each serving of this sweet tea?

Each 240g serving contains about 90 kcal and 23g of carbohydrates. The recipe is carbohydrate-rich, typical of traditional sweet tea, but is free of both fat and protein.

Best Easy Sweet Tea Recipe

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