Southern Sweet Iced Tea
The drink of the South, Sweet Iced Tea. No Southern kitchen would be without it.
Ingredients
- 1 pint of just boiled water
- 6 Lipton Black Tea bags
- ½ - ¾ cup sugar or to taste
- 1 lemon sliced (optional)
- 1 orange sliced (optional)
- several sprigs of fresh mint optional
- Pinch of baking soda
- Ice
- Cold water
Instructions
- In a heat resistant large measuring cup (I use a 4 cup measuring cup), add the Lipton Black Tea bags and sugar, then pour over with freshly boiled water. Add a pinch of baking soda. Allow to brew for about 5 - 8 minutes. This will make your 1 pint of concentrate.
- In a large 2 quart pitcher, first add the ice until about 1/2 to 3/4 full. If using a glass pitcher, don't forget the metal spoon to keep your glass from cracking.
- Slowly pour the tea concentrate over the ice.
- Add in the lemon and orange slices, plus the mint if using.
- Top up with more cold, filtered water.
- Serve over ice and enjoy.
Notes
You can also use limes if preferred. Replace the Citrus altogether with other fruits, such as sliced peaches, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, or a mixture of your favorites. Lemon verbena or lemon balm are also great served in Sweet Iced Tea. You can also replace the sugar with honey to taste if preferred.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g
