Best 5 Copycat Sweet Iced Tea Recipes

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Sweet iced tea is a refreshing beverage enjoyed by many, especially during hot summer months. It is a staple at picnics, backyard barbecues, and other gatherings. While many enjoy the convenience of store-bought sweet iced tea, there is nothing quite like the taste of homemade. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a copycat sweet iced tea recipe that rivals the flavor of your favorite restaurant or café.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PERFECT ICED TEA



Perfect Iced Tea image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Hot-Brewed:
  • Bring 8 cups water to a simmer; remove from the heat and add 3 tablespoons loose tea or 6 tea bags. Let steep about 4 minutes, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags. Let cool, then transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate.
  • Cold-Brewed:
  • Combine 8 cups cold water and 6 tablespoons loose tea or 10 tea bags in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 36 hours, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags.
  • Sweet Teas:
  • Combine 3/4 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan and add 1 infuser, if desired. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let cool. Strain the infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve (you'll get about 1 cup).
  • Orange Add 6 strips zest
  • Blackberries 1 cup
  • Cinnamon 2 sticks
  • Lavender 3 tablespoons dried
  • Vanilla 1 halved bean
  • Mint 3 sprigs
  • Ginger 1 cup sliced
  • Lemon 8 strips zest
  • Nectarine 1 cup chopped
  • Cucumber 2 cups chopped

CHICK-FIL-A SWEET TEA RECIPE COPYCAT



Chick-fil-A Sweet Tea Recipe Copycat image

Chick-fil-A sweet tea recipe consists of three main ingredients of black tea, water and sugar. To make this recipe we'll use a simple syrup to make the tea perfectly delicious.

Provided by admin

Categories     Drinks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 Lipton Family Size Tea Bags
4 cups hot not boiling water
Simple syrup ¾ cup of water + ¾ cup sugar
Sliced lemon for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix ¾ cups sugar with ¾ cups water in a small saucepan over medium high heat. Stir until dissolved.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, which will suspend the sugar. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Heat 4 cups of water in a saucepan until it is hot, but not boiling.
  • Pour the water over the tea bags and let them steep for 15 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags and add simple syrup. Mix well. Add baking soda if desired.
  • Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice. If desired, more water can be added to the mixture to dilute the flavor.

COPYCAT SWEET ICED TEA



Copycat Sweet Iced Tea image

Ultra-refreshing tea just like Chick fil-A® makes!

Provided by SB

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups boiling water
2 family size teabags family-sized iced tea bags
6 cups cold water
¾ cup white sugar, or to taste
4 cups ice cubes, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine boiling water, tea bags, and sugar in a bowl. Stir well, cover, and steep for 8 minutes.
  • Pour cold water into a pitcher. Add hot tea and stir.
  • Fill 4 glasses with ice cubes. Pour tea over top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Sodium 24.3 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

SOUTHERN SWEET ICED TEA



Southern Sweet Iced Tea image

This is how my Granny made sweet tea and it is some kind of sweet. Know that and beware. Pa-Paw used to down 2-3 glasses after working in the garden all day. Back off the sugar if you can't handle it. This one is for true southerners only ;)

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 regular tea bags
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups boiling water
1 1/2-2 cups sugar
6 cups cold water

Steps:

  • In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
  • Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
  • Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
  • Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them.
  • Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar.
  • Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add in the cold water.
  • Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580.5, Sodium 108.6, Carbohydrate 150, Sugar 149.7

SWEET CITRUS ICED TEA



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My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it for a church function, everyone liked it so much that they asked for the recipe. - Diane C Kirkpatrick, Terre Hill, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 gallon.

Number Of Ingredients 6

14-1/2 cups water, divided
10 tea bags
1-1/2 cups sugar
2/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
Ice cubes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water just to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags; let stand for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Pour tea into a large container. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, orange juice concentrate and remaining water. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use filtered or bottled water for the best flavor.
  • Steep the tea bags in hot water for at least 5 minutes, or longer for a stronger flavor.
  • Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also use a sugar-free sweetener if you prefer.
  • Let the tea cool completely before serving. You can speed up the process by placing the tea in the refrigerator.
  • Add ice cubes or crushed ice to your glass before pouring the tea.
  • Garnish with a lemon wedge or sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

Sweet iced tea is a delicious and refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for sipping on a hot summer day or enjoying with a meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily make this classic drink at home.

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