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Sweet Tea

Harper 5 Ratings

  • W: ★★★★★
  • J: ★★★★★
Sweet tea
Tea
  • 3 qts cold water
  • 4 pitcher/family-size tea bags*
Sugar mixture
  • 1 c water
  • ¾ c sugar
Garnish (optional)
  • Lemon, sliced
  • Mint sprigs
  1. Bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, pour into a pitcher, and steep the tea bags about 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add sugar. Stir to combine. Mix the sugar mixture into the iced tea. Mix well.
  3. Pour the drink mix over ice cubes in a glass. Garnish with 2 slices of lemon and a sprig of mint.
We like to substitute one regular tea bag with an Earl Grey tea bag.
Hall Foose, Martha. “Sweet Tea.” http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sweet-tea-recipe.html.

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