Southern Sweet Tea Recipe! {With a Secret Ingredient}

If you’re craving some Southern Heaven in a Mason Jar… this Southern Sweet Tea Recipe is for you!

Are you ready for the tastiest way to cool down on a hot day?  Southern Sweet Tea to the rescue!  Now if you’re from the South, you already know what I’m talking about… and how this is the ultimate sweet treat in a mason jar.  But if you haven’t experienced this Southern Heaven yet, this easy Southern Sweet Tea Recipe is for you!

And when I say sweet, I’m talking ridiculously, deliciously, heavenly sweet!  Make it up by the pitcher, and store some in your refrigerator to satisfy those cravings on a whim.  It’s so EASY to make and seriously frugal, too!  Are you ready?  Here’s what you’ll do…

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

Why Add Baking Soda To Tea?

It’s unusual, right?  But just trust me on this one… adding just a pinch of baking soda will make all the difference in your sweet tea.  It helps to neutralize and take the bite off, and smooth out the flavor into that delicious, sweet nectar you love!

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Recipe:

One reader writes: “This is the best sweet tea recipe, it will make you long for Summer nights sitting on Grandma’s front porch enjoying a glass.

Heather writes: “Was perfect!!!”

Sharon writes: “You don’t taste the baking soda, it just makes it smoother”

Alicia writes: “Great recipe!”

Gaylene writes: “I made this sweet tea as directed, so easy and amazing!  I’ll be making this often!”

Ramona writes: “So smooth, appreciate the recipe!”

Kjrstn writes: “Easy peasy. Perfect flavour.”

Joyce writes: “My husband said it tastes like McDonalds sweet tea! Yummmm!”

Gabrielle writes: “That’s how my mama taught me to do it.”

Erica writes: “My great grandmother taught me the baking soda trick, too!”

Donna writes: “I also add a small Constant Comment tea bag which adds a hint of spice to our sweet tea. I learned that little trick while living in Georgia.  At Christmas I use up to 4 family size bags.”

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Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

Are you ready for some Southern Heaven in a Mason Jar?  This Southern Sweet Tea Recipe is for you!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy, iced tea, summer

Servings: 2 quarts

Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

• 6 Tea Bags {Black Tea} {standard 8 oz. size bags}
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/8 tsp. Baking Soda
• 2 cups HOT Water
• 6 cups COLD Water
• Optional: Lemon Slices for garnish

Instructions

• Pour 2 cups HOT water into 2 quart pitcher.
• Add 6 tea bags, and steep for approx. 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, remove and discard tea bags.
• Add Baking Soda and Sugar to Tea, and stir well until dissolved.
• Add 6 cups COLD water, and stir again.
• Transfer to refrigerator, and once cold… serve in mason jars over ice.
• Optional: Add lemon slices over side of jars for garnish. ENJOY!

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