True Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

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WEBJun 2, 2013 · Instructions. Add the baking soda and just-boiled hot water to a heat-proof pitcher. Steep your tea bags for about 5 minutes. …

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1. Add the baking soda and just-boiled hot water to a heat-proof pitcher. Steep your tea bags for about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, make the simple syrup by combining the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and remove from heat.
3. Remove the tea bags from your pitcher, squeezing out as much liquid as possible with tongs.
4. Pour in the simple syrup, stir, and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate the tea and serve with ice.

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How To Make Sweet Tea Like A True Southerner

WEBAug 16, 2019 · 2. Add the super-secret ingredient that will keep your tea clear and cut the bitterness. Add a pinch of baking soda to the hot water …

1. Boil 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in a pinch of baking soda.
3. Open tea bags, remove any paper tags and tie them all up together.
4. Submerge tea bags in hot water.

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The BEST Southern Sweet Tea Recipe Add a Pinch

WEBMar 27, 2023 · Bring 1 quart of water to a boil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and drop in tea bags. …

1. Boil. Bring 1 quart of water to boil in a medium saucepan or tea kettle set over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes. Do not allow the tea to become cold.
2. Sweeten. In a gallon pitcher, add the sugar and pour in about 1/2 of the warm tea. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour in the remainder of the brewed tea, being careful not to drop in tea bags.
3. Stir. Add baking soda and stir to combine. If serving immediately baking soda may not be needed.
4. Serve. Fill the pitcher with cold water and serve over ice. Great with a wedge of lemon, lime, orange or a sprig of mint.

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Southern Sweet Tea (+Video) The Country Cook

WEBJul 17, 2023 · Instructions. Boil ½ gallon of the water on stove in a pot. Once water comes to a roiling boil, pour into one gallon …

1. Boil only ½ gallon of the water on stove.
2. Once water comes to a roiling boil, pour into one gallon pitcher.
3. Add 3 tea bags and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (you don’t need to stir).
4. Set your kitchen timer (I use my microwave) for 15 minutes.

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