The secret to southern sweet tea is simple. This southern sweet tea recipe will teach you how to make that perfect glass of sweet tea, every single time.
Servings 1gallon
Total Time 1 hourhr
Ingredients
1gallonhot water
2cupsgranulated sugar
10single black tea bags
Instructions
In a gallon pitcher, add two cups of granulated sugar.
Fill the jug with hot water (I just use hot tap water because it's quick and convenient).
Remove tea bags and squeeze out excess tea from the bag before discarding.
With a slotted spoon, stir the tea until the sugar on the bottom is completely dissolved.
Refrigerate overnight because sweet tea always tastes its best on the second day. Serve in a mason jar filled with ice.
Notes
Sweet Tea is at it's best for about 2-3 days after making. If you notice that the tea has become cloudy, it is no longer good and it's time to make a fresh batch.If you plan to serve this sweet tea recipe cold from the fridge WITHOUT ice, then reduce the sugar to 1 1/2 cups. As the tea sits in the fridge it becomes sweeter. The recipe as it is written is to be served in a glass filled with ice.Check out my favorite kitchen gadgets for stay-at-home chefs on Amazon.