PREP TIME 10 min
Southern Sweet Tea is a classic non-alcoholic iced tea that is deeply rooted in the South. While it’s a summer classic, you can easily whip up a gallon-sized jug for guests at Thanksgiving and during the holiday season. The best part? They can just help themselves.
This recipe will yield approximately 16 glasses of Sweet Tea. If you’re expecting fewer people or an even bigger crowd, use our nifty recipe calculator below and adjust the quantities.
Bring 4 cups of the water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat
Remove from heat, add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes
Remove the tea bags and add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the tea, stirring until completely dissolved
Pour the tea base into a gallon pitcher. If using multiple pitchers, divide the tea evenly between them and top with water
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight
Serve over ice with sliced lemon and fresh mint
