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Copycat McAlister's Sweet Tea
Enjoy this amazing sweet tea at home with this easy copycat recipe.
Prep Time
0
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
15
minutes
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Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
cups
Calories:
72
kcal
Author:
Audrey
Cost:
$2
Equipment
Tea pitcher
Large spoon
Pot
Measuring cup
Ingredients
6
black tea bags
2
cups
boiling water
¾
cup
white sugar
¼
teaspoon
baking soda
do not add more than ¼ teaspoon
6
cups
cool water
Optional
ice
lemon wedge
Instructions
Begin by boiling two cups of water in a pot.
Once the water comes to a boil add the tea bags, turn the heat off, and then move it to an empty burner to cool.
Gently stir in ¾ cup of white sugar and ¼ teaspoon baking soda (be careful not to add more than ¼ teaspoon or it will be too much).
Stir until the sugar and baking soda dissolve. Again, do not overdo the baking soda. Let the teabags steep for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, add 6 more cups of cool water. Stir well and add to a pitcher.
Serve over ice and with a lemon wedge, if desired.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate only.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
72
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Fat:
0.1
g
|
Sodium:
34
mg
|
Potassium:
0.4
mg
|
Sugar:
19
g
|
Calcium:
0.2
mg
|
Iron:
0.01
mg