Perfect Southern Sweet Iced Tea {Never Bitter}

Cool off this Summer with a nice, big glass of this Perfect Southern Sweet Iced Tea!! There's a simple trick to keep it from being bitter! #sweettea #drinks #summer


Sharing this recipe on the blog may seem very elementary to some of y'all. But I assure you, Southern Sweet Iced Tea is not something everyone knows how to make! Surprised?! I was too! Growing up in the South, Sweet Tea is in our blood. They don't call it the house wine of the South for nothin'. 
About 18 years ago, I lived in the Midwest for awhile. I didn't realize people there (for the most part), drink unsweetened iced tea .... The first time I tried to order Sweet Tea in a restaurant, they looked at me funny and offered me unsweetened tea with some sugar packets on the side. Ummmm, no! Kinda reminds me of the monopoly money memes ....

I have to admit, I love sweet iced tea on a hot day. Or any day for that matter! :) We've entered the part of the year here in Phoenix where we probably won't see any days in the double digits until September or October ..... it's hot!! That means a lot of sweet iced tea at our house!

A note for those wondering, "why the baking soda?" If there is any bitterness in the tea, the baking soda counteracts it! No more bitter tea! :)
It's quick and easy to make a pitcher! Let's do it, shall we?



Perfect Southern Sweet Iced Tea {Never Bitter}
Printable recipe
Yield: 6-8 servings

6-8 regular size tea bags
2 cups boiling water
½-1 cup sugar, or to taste (I use about ½ to ¾ cup)
6 cups cold water
Pinch of baking soda
Ice
Lemon and/or mint sprigs, for garnish (if desired)

Place tea bags in the boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and discard them. Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Add the cold water and baking soda. Mix well. Pour over ice and refrigerate until cold. Serve with lemon slices and/or mint sprigs, if desired.



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