Easy Sweet Tea
A refreshing homemade sweet tea that can be enjoyed iced or hot, customizable to your taste with various flavors and fruits.
Ingredients
For the sweet tea base
- 4 cups water For boiling
- 4 tea bags black tea Can substitute with green or herbal tea
- 1 cup sugar Adjust to taste; can use brown sugar for deeper flavor
- 4 cups cold water To dilute the brewed tea
For serving
- Ice For serving the tea chilled
- Lemon slices Optional garnish
- Fresh mint Optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags.
- Let the tea bags steep for about 5 minutes, or to your desired strength.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until it fully dissolves.
- Pour the brewed tea into a pitcher and add 4 cups of cold water.
- Stir well to combine.
Serving
- Serve over ice, and add lemon slices or fresh mint if desired.
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Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh fruit like peaches or strawberries, or infusing herbs during steeping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.