Perfect Southern Sweet Iced Tea {Never Bitter}
Cool off this Summer with a nice, big glass of this Perfect Southern Sweet Iced Tea!! Let me show you a simple trick to keep it from being bitter!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 regular size black tea bags
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ - 1 cup sugar or to taste (I use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
- 6 cups cold water
- Pinch of baking soda
- Ice
- Lemon and/or mint sprigs for garnish (if desired)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- I'm partial to Lipton tea bags but use your favorite!
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.3mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.01mg
