Southern Sweet Tea
Move over plain ol' iced tea, today is all about Southern Sweet Tea bliss! With the perfect balance of sweetness, and the SECRET INGREDIENT all Southern grandmas know, you'll instantly take your tea to the next level! All that's left is pouring your tea into a mason jar, hopping on the porch swing, and enjoying that sunset putting on a show!
Servings: 2 quarts
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
- Gather your ingredients.
- 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!
Notes
- 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! Give it a try, and you’ll see why this is the secret trick all Southern grandmas use!
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
