Description
A classic Southern iced tea recipe with bold black tea and smooth homemade sweetness. Perfect for cozy gatherings or hot afternoons, this easy-to-make drink embodies traditional Southern charm.
Ingredients
8 cups water (4 cups for brewing, 4 cups for diluting)
8 black tea bags (standard size, e.g., Lipton or Luzianne)
1 cup granulated white sugar
Instructions
Combine 4 cups boiling water with tea bags in a large pitcher
Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved
Let tea steep 5 minutes
Add remaining 4 cups water to dilute
Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving
Serve over ice with optional lemon slices
Notes
Use filtered water for best flavor
Adjust sugar to taste
Tea should be brewed strong to complement added water
Store in airtight container for up to 24 hours
This recipe contains no pork, bacon, ham, lard, or alcohol
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg