Smooth Sweet Tea

Name: Smooth Sweet Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 1 pinch baking soda; 2 cups boiling water; 6 tea bags; 0.75 cup white sugar; 6 cups cool water

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This sweet tea is a classic Southern drink perfect for hot summer days!

Recipe by cookincode3

Updated on August 26, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

7

Yield:

8 cups

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Ingredients

1 pinch baking soda
2 cups boiling water
6 tea bags
¾ cup white sugar
6 cups cool water

Directions

Gather ingredients.

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Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.

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Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours.

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Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73	Calories
19g	Carbs

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 73
% Daily Value *
Sodium 41mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Total Sugars 19g
Calcium 7mg	1%
Potassium 22mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.