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Southern Sweet Tea Recipe! {With a Secret Ingredient}

April 3, 2018 By Heidi 21 Comments

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

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

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

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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!

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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 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 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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Comments

  1. Ann says

    September 2, 2022 at 3:56 pm

    This really does taste good, my husband is a diabetic and I don’t like Splenda, so real sweet tea is a treat for me. I want to make a gallon for Labor Day weekend. If I double 12 teabags just seems a lot, Has anyone tried this

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      September 4, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Hi Ann ~ if doubling the recipe for 1 gallon, you’ll use 12 teabags. The volume of tea bags gives it the perfect amount of tea flavor paired with the sweet sugar. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jodi says

    June 2, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    This was so delicious. I made it tonight exactly how it says. My teen daughter loved it. Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      June 6, 2022 at 10:24 am

      You’re very welcome, Jodi! This is definitely a family favorite around here. I’m so glad to hear your daughter loved it, too!

      Reply
  3. Lori says

    July 3, 2021 at 10:51 am

    Are these regular size tea bags or family size?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 3, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Lori ~ you’ll use regular size tea bags. 🙂

      Reply
    • Andrea says

      July 26, 2021 at 3:48 pm

      What size tea bags did u use? They many different sizes.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        July 27, 2021 at 10:06 am

        Hi Andrea ~ you’ll use the standard 8 oz. size tea bags.

        Reply
  4. Rachel says

    March 27, 2021 at 5:37 pm

    I just made this recipe and it’s the best!!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 2, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      Aww… thank you, Rachel! I’m so glad you liked the sweet tea! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Rebecca Dillon says

    July 2, 2020 at 5:41 am

    I’m from the South, home of sweet tea, but I’d never heard of the baking soda trick before. I’ll have to try it this way.

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      July 2, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      You will love it, Rebecca… it makes such a difference. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Christie says

    June 30, 2020 at 1:53 pm

    Gosh this sounds so good! I love how it’s a sweetened tea! I’m such a fan of tea in general so this is right up my alley! Thanks for sharing Heidi!

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      June 30, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      You’re very welcome, Christie! It is definitely a Summer must-have around here! 🙂

      Reply
  7. DANA says

    May 19, 2018 at 2:43 pm

    Since baking soda has some health benefits, do you think it’s fine to add more than an 1/8?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      May 19, 2018 at 3:03 pm

      I honestly haven’t tried adding more than that, Dana… but if you do, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  8. Renee says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    If I were to add an artificial sweetner like Swerve how much would I use?

    Reply
  9. Rebecca Niehaus says

    April 3, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Hmmmm……..I’ve never heard of putting baking soda into tea. Sounds interesting! What does it do?

    Reply
    • Heidi says

      April 3, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      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. 😉

      Reply
      • Rebecca Niehaus says

        April 4, 2018 at 8:37 am

        Thanks for responding Heidi! What a great tip! I will definitely try this out! Have a great day 🙂

        Reply
        • Heidi says

          April 4, 2018 at 10:37 am

          Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Rebecca! Enjoy your Sweet Tea! 🙂

          Reply

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