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Smooth Sweet Tea

Sweet tea is a classic Southern drink made by steeping tea bags in a pitcher; sweeten with sugar and keep chilled for a refreshing drink on hot days!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 73
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 6 tea bags
  • 0.75 cup white sugar
  • 6 cups cool water

Method
 

  1. Gather ingredients.
  2. Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.
  4. Enjoy over ice on a hot day!

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 19gSodium: 41mgSugar: 19g

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