How to Make Sweet Tea
Famous for being a delicacy in the Southern parts of the US, sweet tea is a flavorful beverage enjoyed by many daily. It is considered to be a type of iced-tea because it is served chilled. Many Southerners prefer this drink over store-bought varieties because of taste and nutrition. Learn how to make sweet tea…
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Famous for being a delicacy in the Southern parts of the US, sweet tea is a flavorful beverage enjoyed by many daily. It is considered to be a type of iced-tea because it is served chilled. Many Southerners prefer this drink over store-bought varieties because of taste and nutrition. Learn how to make sweet tea in your favorite flavor.
What is Sweet Tea Made of?
Like all teas, sweet tea is made with tea bags and hot water. It is usually sweetened with sugar, but some prefer honey and maple syrup. After the tea bags have been steeped and tea is ready, it is cooled and bottled. The flavor of sweet tea is largely dependent on the type of tea bags you use. You can learn how to make sweet tea with fruity, flowery and even chocolaty infusions.
Health Benefits of Sweet Tea
Sweet tea has sugar, whether it’s from natural or processed sweeteners. Because of this, it can provide an energy boost when you need it. Tea is, of course, also full of antioxidants. The types of antioxidants vary from tea to tea, but they all have the potential to fight diseases and prevent cancers. Most teas have small amounts of calcium, magnesium and zinc, which are all helpful in strengthening the immune system, bones, teeth and muscle.
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How to Make Sweet Tea
Ingredients
- 3 tea bags of your choice
- 9 tablespoons sugar
- 3 cups hot water
- 4 1/2 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Soak the tea bags in hot (or boiling) water for 6 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and then pour the water into a pitcher.
- Add the sugar. Stir until it dissolves.
- Gradually pour the cold water into the pitcher. Sitr.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information
How to Make Sweet Tea Tips and Tricks
Making sweet tea is a personalized process. The above recipe provides the basics but you need to constantly taste your tea until you’re satisfied with the result. If you would like your tea to be sweeter, it is best to dissolve sugar on the side before adding it to the tea. Adding sugar or other sweeteners directly usually leads to clumps forming at the bottom of the pitcher.
Learn how to make sweet tea to enjoy this Southern drink’s nutrients and refreshing taste. Once you’ve covered the basics of the process, experiment with different types of teas, infusions, spices and herbs. Served chilled and drink in moderation. How about Sun Tea?
Oona Houlihan says
Actually you’ll find that comparing the sugar content in your above mix and the amount of sugar added to “branded” “iced” teas in the supermarket shelves are miles apart. You can prepare your own healthy mix with the “natural” amount of sugar but stay away from the industrial concoctions! They largely contain water, sugar and citric acid, however, tea is more of an afterthought.