on Nov 26, 2024 61 Comments So many drinks just hit the spot, from cold strawberry lemonade to a warm mug of apple cider, depending on the season and your preference. But when you want a refreshing drink to cool down or enjoy a meal, there is nothing like a glass of great Southern sweet tea. If you have ever been fortunate enough to enjoy an ice-cold glass of Southern sweet tea, you will know what I’m talking about when I say there is good tea, and then there is great tea. My Grandmother Verdie made the absolute best sweet tea that I have ever tasted. After years of watching and asking her a million questions, she taught me her secrets for making the best sweet tea. I haven’t looked back since.
How to Make Southern Sweet Tea
Here’s how you make this delicious Southern Sweet Tea. Here’s my Southern Sweet Tea recipe. I hope you love it as much as my family always has.
tea bags sugar baking soda (optional) water
Boil. Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and drop in tea bags. Steep. Let steep for 15 minutes. Sweeten. Add your sugar to a 1-quart, large-mouth Mason jar or similar container. Remove the tea bags, carefully pressing the bags against the side of the saucepan before discarding them. Pour a little tea into the Mason jar and stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour in the remaining tea. Stir. Add in the baking soda and stir well to combine. Store. Tighten the lid onto the Mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Single serving. Add 1/4 cup of concentrate to a glass. Top with ice and 3/4 cup of cold water. Stir to combine. Gallon. Pour all of the concentrate into a gallon pitcher and fill it with cold water. Stir to combine. Lemonade Apple Cider Frappuccino Pumpkin Spice Latte Enjoy!Robyn xo
