The Best Southern Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

Indulge in the timeless taste of our original iced tea. The Southern Sweet Tea Company brings you the perfect blend of tea leaves for a classic Southern sweet tea experience. With this recipe, you can enjoy this iconic beverage in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups of water
• 1 Southern Sweet Tea Company original tea bag
• 8 cups of water (for dilution)
• 2 cups of sugar (adjust to your taste)
• 4 cups of ice

Instructions:

Brew the Tea:

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to just before boiling.

Remove the pot from the heat source.

Place one Southern Sweet Tea Company original one gallon iced tea bag into the water.

Cover the pot with a lid and let the tea steep for 9 minutes. Adjust the steeping time for your preferred strength.

Sweeten the Tea:

While the tea is still warm, add 2 cups of sugar to the pot. Adjust the sugar amount to your desired level of sweetness and stir until it completely dissolves.

Dilute the Tea:

Add 8 cups of water to the pitcher to dilute the tea to your preferred strength. In a gallon pitcher.

Final Touch:

Add 4 cups of ice to help cool the tea quickly.

Pour the freshly brewed sweet tea into the pitcher. 

Serve and Enjoy:

Pour your Southern Sweet Tea Company original iced tea into a glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.

Pro Tip: Feel free to customize the sweetness to your liking by adjusting the sugar amount. You can also experiment with adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for a citrusy twist.

Serving Suggestions: This original iced tea from the Southern Sweet Tea Company pairs wonderfully with a variety of Southern dishes, from fried chicken to collard greens. Savor the classic flavors of the South in every sip!!