GOOD OL' ALABAMA SWEET TEA

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This sweet tea is found in houses, churches, and cafes all over the great state of Alabama. If you're north of the Mason-Dixon, you've NEVER had tea this good! Fresh-squeezed lemon, lime, or orange juice can be added for an extra flavor.

Provided by LOVECATS2001

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Tea     Iced Tea Recipes

Time 11m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups sugar
½ gallon water
1 tray ice cubes
3 family sized teabags of orange pekoe tea
3 cups cold water, or as needed

Steps:

  • Pour the sugar into a large pitcher. Bring water to a boil in a large pan. When the water begins to boil, remove from the heat, and place the teabags in. Let steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove tea bags, and return tea to the heat. Bring just to a boil, then pour into the pitcher, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill the pitcher half way with ice, and stir until most of it melts. Then fill the pitcher the rest of the way with cold water, and stir until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Sodium 4.2 mg, Sugar 25 g

Grace Silanda
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This sweet tea is the perfect drink for a party or gathering.


kinloss siandwede
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I'm so glad I tried this sweet tea recipe. It's now my favorite summer drink.


nkhangweleni tshililo
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This sweet tea is so easy to make, I can have it ready in just a few minutes.


Alex Hartnett
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I love that this sweet tea is made with all-natural ingredients.


maliksabir Malik
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This sweet tea is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Basharat Shehzad (Bashru)
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I'm so glad I found this sweet tea recipe. It's my new go-to iced tea.


Jesmattie Kanhai
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This sweet tea is so good, I could drink it every day.


Fowzia Mimi
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I've made this sweet tea several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Mahamud Hasan
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This is the perfect sweet tea recipe for a hot summer day.


Claudio Mulin
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Josephine Jagba
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This sweet tea is a must-try for any tea lover. It's so easy to make and has the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Measum Shah
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of lemon and orange juice, but it really works! This tea is so flavorful and refreshing.


Muhammad Mian
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My family loved this sweet tea! It was the perfect addition to our summer BBQ.


Madge DelSarto
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This is the best sweet tea recipe I've tried. It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect.


Heila Venter
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Alabama Sweet Tea was absolutely delicious! I used a bit less sugar than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty sweet. The tea was beautifully refreshing on a hot day.