LOW SUGAR (OR SUGAR FREE) SOUTHERN SWEET TEA
Less sugar and no artificial sweeteners- but still that nice authentic southern sweet tea. I grew up in Alabama and had sweet tea in my bottles as a baby. This is not as sweet as the tea that I grew up on with 2 cups of sugar in a half gallon, but it's still plenty sweet for me even with just 1/4 cup sugar. I used to make a sugar free version replacing the sugar with Splenda. Over time I developed an allergy to Splenda, so I started using sugar. Using 2 sweeteners helps avoid an after-taste.
Provided by Cookingfor7
Categories Beverages
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Boil 4 cups hot water. Place tea bags in heat-proof glass container. Pour boiling water over tea bags and steep 15-20 minutes. Remove tea bags. Stir in sugar until completely disolved.
- Add 4 cups ice water to tea, then stir in Stevia packets. Refrigerate overnight. (The stevia after-taste is too strong on the first day) Serve over ice, and use within 4 days (the tea will start to get a bitter taste after a few days).
- NOTE: This makes a strong tea. I like to pour mine over a glass of ice and let it sit for a while before I drink it, so I make it strong enough that it taste right when watered down by melted ice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.2, Sodium 4.7, Carbohydrate 6.2, Sugar 6.2
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Darlene Peoples
[email protected]This tea is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible.
Annia Sigila
[email protected]This is the best sweet tea I've ever had. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Maria Lesmana
[email protected]This tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I can't get enough of it.
GUTTARMAN JUGHERKNOT
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh fruit. It makes the tea taste so much better.
Md Jakirul
[email protected]This tea is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Victoria Romeo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I'll be making it all summer long.
Banco Xpress
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this tea is. It's a great way to enjoy sweet tea without all the sugar.
raleiyah Brown
[email protected]This tea is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.
Chidimma Okafor
[email protected]I've tried many different sweet tea recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Finlay Heiland
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for sweet tea. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jason yutan
[email protected]I love the combination of black tea and fruit flavors in this recipe. It's so unique and delicious.
Jamilah Blue
[email protected]This tea is perfect for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and thirst-quenching.
Rokibul Islam
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses natural sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit. It's a much healthier alternative to traditional sweet tea.
Redoy Dey
[email protected]This is the best sugar-free sweet tea recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and tastes just like the real thing.
Badri Archvadze
[email protected]I've been making this sweet tea for years, and it's always a hit at parties and gatherings. Everyone loves how refreshing and flavorful it is.
LC RAHMAN
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver for those of us who love sweet tea but are trying to cut back on sugar. The Splenda adds just the right amount of sweetness without being overpowering.