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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 Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
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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!