Are you ready for 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…
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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!
Southern Sweet Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Tea Bags {Black Tea}
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/8 tsp. Baking Soda
- 2 cups HOT Water
- 6 cups COLD Water
- Optional: Lemon Slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pour to 2 cups HOT water into 2 quart plastic 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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What You’ll Need for This Recipe:
Pitcher or Carafe
Black Tea Bags
Regular Mouth Pint Mason Jars
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DANA says
Since baking soda has some health benefits, do you think it’s fine to add more than an 1/8?
Heidi says
I honestly haven’t tried adding more than that, Dana… but if you do, let me know how it turns out!
Renee says
If I were to add an artificial sweetner like Swerve how much would I use?
Rebecca Niehaus says
Hmmmm……..I’ve never heard of putting baking soda into tea. Sounds interesting! What does it do?
Heidi says
Hi Rebecca ~ I love adding just a pinch of Baking Soda to my sweet tea… even just a tiny bit really helps to cut the bitterness, neutralize the tea, and give it a smoother flavor. 😉
Rebecca Niehaus says
Thanks for responding Heidi! What a great tip! I will definitely try this out! Have a great day 🙂
Heidi says
Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Rebecca! Enjoy your Sweet Tea! 🙂