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Two glasses of homemade sweet tea with lemon slices and striped straws, with a pitcher of iced tea in the background.

Homemade Sweet Tea

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade sweet tea
Prep Time:10 minutes
Servings:8 servings
Cool down with this homemade sweet tea recipe. Customize strength, sweetness, and garnish for the perfect refreshing drink.
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Ingredients

  • 4 –6 tea bags black, green, or herbal
  • 8 cups water
  • Ice cubes
  • Sweetener of choice sugar, honey, stevia, etc., optional
  • Lemon slices optional

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.
  • Place the tea bags in a large heatproof pitcher. Pour the boiling water over them.
  • Steep for 5–10 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
  • Remove the tea bags without squeezing them, as this can make the tea bitter.
  • If using a sweetener, stir it in while the tea is still warm so it dissolves easily.
  • Let the tea cool to room temperature, about 30–60 minutes. You can also place it in the refrigerator to chill faster.
  • Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice.

Nutrition

Sodium: 12mg | Calcium: 7mg