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Traditional Sweet Iced Tea

While most of us enjoy an iced tea in the summer, you will find sweet tea served in the South year-round.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water boiled
  • 3 regular tea bags
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1 sprig Mint optional
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 1 cup water cold

Instructions

  • Pour the boiling water into a large measuring cup. Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bags, then add the sugar, stirring until dissolved. add the sugar; stir until dissolved.
  • Pour in the cold water and chill in the fridge. Serve over ice, adding the mint and lemons as garnish.