Southern Sweet Iced Tea-..... My Favorite Drink Recipe Video

I grew up on sweet iced tea and if I go too long without drinking it something seriously feels off. I'm totally HOOKED!! Besides it being so easy, cheap and refreshing there is just something about a cold glass of southern sweet iced tea on a hot day that just makes everything right with the world. Make it. Love it.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings10Cuisine
CourseTaste
FeelMethod
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Tea bags3 Large
 Water10 Cup (160 tbs), divided (2-boiling; 8- make tea)
 Baking soda1 Pinch
 Sugar2 Cup (32 tbs) (1 1/2-2)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 155 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 18.1 mg0.8%

Total Carbohydrates 40 g13.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 40 g

Protein 0 g

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 0.04% Iron 0.02%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large bowl, heat 2 cups of water in the microwave until boiling. Take about 10 minutes.
2. Add a pinch of baking soda.
3. Drop in the tea bags. Let tea steep for 7 minutes.
4. Carefully remove tea bags and discard. Do not press on tea bags.
5. Add sugar and stir until sugar completely dissolved.
6. Pour into a serving pitcher.
7. Add in 8 cups of cold water.
8. Refrigerate until ice cold.

SERVING
9. Fill a serving glass with ice and fill with tea, garnish with lime slice and serve.
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