SOUTHERN SWEET TEA RECIPE

So really you only need like 3 (or 4) things to create this homemade sweet tea recipe:

• Water
• Tea bags
• Sugar and
• If you want to get fancy, lemon.
• That’s it.  Why folks make this such a big deal is beyond me.  And some ice, don’t forget how good iced tea can be.

SOUTHERN SWEET TEA RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

• 5 cups water
• 5-6 tea bags (depending on how strong you want your tea)
• ⅔- 1½ cups granulated sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)
• Optional: Lemon and Mint

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add water to a medium sized pot and boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, turn off heat and add tea bags. Steep for 15-25 minutes (depending on strength you prefer).
3. Stir in sugar until it completely dissolves into the hot tea.
4. Remove tea bags from pot then pour tea into a large pitcher.
5. Add enough water to fill the pitcher then add lemon wedges and mint (if you would like for garnish and flavor).
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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