How to Make Perfect Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea
For a perfectly brewed glass of sweet tea that’s sure to refresh, follow these instructions:
To about 2 cups hot water (in small pot on stove) add 1 cup of sugar.
Stir and heat until the sugar is dissolved and the pot is about boiling.
Stir in a clock-wise direction.
Add 8 regular sized tea bags. Remove from heat and cover tightly.
Let brew / steep for at least an hour. Two hours even better!
Pour the semi-cooled Sweet Tea syrup into a gallon jug or container (we recycle a plastic milk jug) - squeezing every drop out of each tea bag. Fill jug the remaining way with cold water. You’ll get lots of foam - keep filling (foam will spill over) until tea is to the top. Cover and shake. Refrigerate.
Enjoy poured over ice - can add lemon, too!
Reviews:
I poured some for Ryan. He gulped it down, took a breath, and said, “More?” –
Farmer Steve stopped in, knocking loudly at the back door, “Hello!? You home? Got any of that ice tea?”
For “Spiced” sweet tea (a favorite!) just add some cinnamon / cloves / orange peels during brew process. Strain.
