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Southern Sweet Tea
Brewed black tea sweetened while hot, chilled instantly over ice, and brightened with fresh lemon. The classic Southern sipper ready to drink in under 10 minutes.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 65
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Steep tea bags in boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove bags.
Step 2
Stir in sugar until completely dissolved while tea is still hot.
Step 3
Pour hot tea over ice in a tall glass; it will chill instantly.
Step 4
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and stir; drop the wedge in.
Step 5
Serve immediately while ice is still crackling.
Tools you’ll need
- kettle or pot for boiling water
- tall glass
- spoon for stirring
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