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Best Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

This is a classic Southern sweet tea recipe, perfect for hot summer days.
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 97 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 6 bags black tea
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions 

  1. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
  4. Add baking soda and remaining 5 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  5. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 25g

Keywords

Sweet Tea
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