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    Southern Sweet Tea

    Strong brewed black tea sweetened while hot and served over ice — the unofficial drink of the South.

    ⏱ 5 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 8Servings
    🏷 BreakfastCategory
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    Southern Sweet Tea

    Sweet tea is the official drink of the South — black tea brewed strong, sweetened while hot, and served ice-cold over a glass full of ice. It’s the beverage of porches, picnics, and every meal in between.

    Chef Emily presents Southern Sweet Tea

    The official drink of the South

    Strong black tea sweetened while hot and poured over ice — Southern sweet tea, cold and perfect.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep 10 minutes.
    2. Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar (and baking soda, if using) until completely dissolved.
    3. Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water.
    4. Chill thoroughly.
    5. Serve over glasses full of ice, with lemon or mint if you like.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Sweeten the tea while it's hot so the sugar dissolves completely. Brew it strong — the ice will dilute it. Add lemon or fresh mint for a twist.

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    Recipe details

    Prep5 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings8
    CategoryBreakfast
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

    Hi, I'm Emily 🧡

    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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