RUTH'S SECRET SWEET ICED TEA
Sweet and refreshing tea; back in the 1950's-60's my best friend's mom (Ruth) used to make this every day and served it poolside when we were kids. The "secret" is adding the sugar to taste to the strong brew, then adding ice cubes.
Provided by Treewoman
Categories Beverages
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the tea bags in half of a large kettle of water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and add sugar until the bitterness is gone. Add 3 trays of ice cubes (36 cubes) and stir.
- Add juice of one lemon, or to taste. Slice the squeezed lemon and put in pitcher or glasses. Serve over ice.
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Ankush Yadav
y.a@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of sweet tea, but this recipe is delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love it!
Nuruddin Molla
nm@hotmail.comThis is the best iced tea recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge for days.
Siamhossain Siamhossain
s41@yahoo.comI love this iced tea! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend it!
Eltolja Merritte
emerritte6@hotmail.comThis iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day. I highly recommend it.
Yasir Siddiqui
ys@aol.comI'm not usually a fan of sweet tea, but this recipe is delicious. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love it!
epiccool gamerkid575
gepiccool83@yahoo.comThis is the best iced tea recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge for days.
Md Samin
ms34@hotmail.frI love this iced tea! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. I highly recommend it.
Babul akon
akon-babul@hotmail.comThis iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Jomar Latore
ljomar15@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of sweet tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love it!
Philip Jackson
p22@aol.comThis is the best iced tea recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can adjust the sweetness to my liking.
Zandile Nsele
nsele@gmail.comI made this iced tea for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again soon.
Zeus AlphaQ
alphaq.zeus29@yahoo.comThis iced tea is so delicious and refreshing! I love the subtle sweetness and the hint of mint. It's the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.
Ameen Beautytips
b_ameen33@gmail.comI've tried many sweet iced tea recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of black tea, sugar, lemon juice, and mint is perfect. I also love that it's not too sweet.
mohammad shiblu
mohammad_shiblu@hotmail.comRuth's Secret Sweet Iced Tea is the perfect summer drink! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can make a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge for days.