Refreshing Sweet Iced Tea Recipe for Hot Summer Days
This sweet iced tea recipe is the perfect refreshment for hot days, bringing back nostalgic summer memories.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- 1-gallon pitcher
Ingredients
For the Tea Base
- 3 bags black tea family-sized
- 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens the tea
For Serving
- Ice essential for chilling
- Fresh mint leaves or lemon slices optional garnish
Instructions
How to Make Sweet Iced Tea
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Dunk the tea bags a few times into the hot water, then let it steep for 5 minutes before removing the bags.
- Add the cup of granulated sugar into the hot tea base and stir until completely dissolved.
- Pour the tea base into a 1-gallon pitcher.
- Add 3 quarts of cold water to the tea base and stir gently.
- Refrigerate the sweet tea for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve chilled in ice-filled glasses, garnished with mint leaves or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
For an added twist, a splash of sparkling water can enhance the beverage.