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Sweet Tea 4th of July Classic — Homemade

Sweet Tea 4th of July Classic — Homemade for Summer Bliss

A refreshing homemade sweet tea perfect for your 4th of July celebration.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 tea bags
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a pot.
  2. Add tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until dissolved.
  4. Add 1 cup of cold water.
  5. Let it cool, then refrigerate.
  6. Serve over ice with lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust sugar to taste.
  • Use fresh mint leaves for added flavor.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Brew
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Sweet Tea, 4th of July, Homemade, Refreshing Beverage