Summer Sweet Tea Recipe

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As the summer heat intensifies, there's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of sweet tea to cool you down and quench your thirst. Sweet tea is a beloved beverage that captures the essence of summertime with its perfect balance of sweetness and tea flavors.

Are you looking for the perfect sweet tea recipe? We've got you covered! So grab a tall glass, fill it with ice, and get ready to indulge in the refreshing world of summer sweet tea.

Sweet Tea: In a Nutshell 

Sweet tea is made by brewing tea and adding sugar for sweetness. Sweet tea is typically served over ice. Here is a simple and easy sweet tea recipe: 

1.    In a large saucepan, heat four cups of water to boiling.

2.    Add tea bags, turn off the heat, and cover.

3.    Allow it to steep, and soak in the liquid for 5 minutes.

4.    Remove tea bags and discard them.

5.    Stir in one cup of sugar until completely dissolved.

6.    Add a pinch of baking soda and stir. (To remove tannins from the tea, resulting in smoother, sweeter tea!) 

7.    Add 12 additional cups of water, mixing thoroughly.

8.    Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

 

Make it Your Way!

They say the best sweet tea is the one in the pitcher in your fridge. If you've never made sweet tea, start with this recipe and adjust it to taste. Here are some variations worth trying!

·       Stronger Tea: If you love the tea flavor, you can steep the tea for up to three hours before moving to the next step in the recipe.

·       Tea Variations: Most people use black tea for their recipe, but you might want to try peach, lavender, green, or Earl Grey tea bags.

·       Sweeter Tea: It is no secret that Southerners love their sweets. If you prefer a sweeter tea, add extra sugar, ¼ cup at a time, before refrigerating.

·       Serve Arnold Palmers: Also known as swamp water, this popular drink combines sweet tea and lemonade. Simply mix equal parts of each drink and serve over ice.

·       Spike it: Add a shot of your favorite liquor to the glass and pour the sweet tea over the top. Whiskey is a favorite, but bourbon, vodka, and tequila are also popular.

·       Make it a masterpiece! Garnish your sweet tea with lemon slices, berries, limes, or fresh mint.

 

Final Tips 

Enjoy homemade sweet tea on a hot summer day or at your next outdoor gathering. Two final notes to help your sweet tea recipe one to remember: 

·       When shopping for tea bags, use "iced tea bags," not the cold brew kind.

·       Make sure to chill your sweet tea thoroughly so it is at its most refreshing and flavorful.

·       You can store sweet tea in the refrigerator for up to a week.

 

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Sources:

https://www.thewickednoodle.com/summer-sweet-tea/

https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-sweet-tea-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-94457