It was 90+ degrees all weekend in Boston. I went to the beach yesterday.
I love the beach, especially in hot weather like this. Wherever I end up living for the rest of my life, I have to be near the coast with no more than an hour drive to the ocean. It’s one of the only places I can go to completely (and I mean completely) relax. And somehow, everything makes sense there. Any troubles I may have just wash away. It’s an amazing feeling.
That got a little too poetic for a minute, but I’m just saying. I love the beach.
Something else I love in 90 degree weather? An ice-cold beverage! For example: sweet iced tea!
It almost seems ridiculous to call this a recipe because of how easy this is? I mean, you’re brewing tea, right? It’s not complicated. But there are still ingredients and steps to make the sweet tea, so…yeah. Recipe! So glad we got that cleared up.
If you’re a regular reader, you probably know by now I have a pretty big sweet tooth because I’m sure I ramble on and on about desserts I want to eat and such, but one thing I can’t do too much of is a super sweet beverage, so the amount of sugar I put in my sweet iced tea compared to others is pretty light, I think! That said, this tea has just the right amount of sweetness. <3
Doesn’t a tall glass of sweet iced tea sound good right about now? 90 degrees or not, it’s a refreshing beverage and it requires very little work on your part. You need 8 cups of water total. You boil 3 cups of that water and steep 6 bags of tea in it for about a half hour. Remove the tea bags, add sugar and mix, then stir in 5 cups of cold, filtered water. Refrigerate it until you’re ready to drink!
Go make some sweet iced tea! And then chill outside with a tall glass of it. Outdoors + cold beverages = boss. Don’t forget to add ice!
Ingredients
- 3 cups water for boiling
- 6 tea bags
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 5 cups cold filtered water
- lemon slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Boil 3 cups of water.
- Add tea bags to a heat-safe pitcher or bowl.
- Steep the tea for 30 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and discard.
- Add sugar and stir.
- Add 5 cups cold, filtered water and stir.
- Refrigerate until cold enough to drink!
- Garnish with lemon when serving.
nagimaehashi says
July 14, 2015 at 5:19 pmMmmm I love iced tea! I can’t believe I’ve never made it myself 🙂
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 14, 2015 at 7:04 pmYou know, I was on a huge kick making this all the time a couple years back, then I took a break for no reason at all. It’s funny how I’ll forget to make something I enjoy that’s also ridiculously easy! 🙂
Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says
July 15, 2015 at 2:22 pmYES! I love sweet tea, being Southern and all! This looks so simple to make, yet so scrumptious! 😀
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 15, 2015 at 8:21 pmThanks, Kennedy! It’s one of my favorite summer beverages!
Harriet Emily says
July 16, 2015 at 3:27 pmIced tea is my favourite drink! I’ve never made it before at home though – I’m definitely going to have to now! Thank you so much for sharing, it looks delicious!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 16, 2015 at 10:39 pmIt’s so easy, you gotta make it! Thanks, Harriet!
Manal obieda says
July 17, 2015 at 1:42 amI could not agree more about the coast… Too bad in Jordan the nearest beach is a 4 hours drive… But the ice tea looks so refreshing and delicious 🙂
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 17, 2015 at 1:34 pmWell, 4 hours is better than 10! Definitely doable for a long weekend. 😀 Thanks, Manal!
Claudia | Gourmet Project says
July 17, 2015 at 8:04 amI’m so in need for this right now! thanks for sharing!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 17, 2015 at 1:35 pmThanks for your kind words, Claudia! Go make some! 😉
Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says
July 17, 2015 at 1:53 pmI’m wishing I was sitting on the beach right now enjoying a glass of this sweet tea!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 18, 2015 at 6:03 pmI can’t wait to make it back to the beach again! Beach and iced tea make a good combo. 😀
J @ A Hot Southern Mess says
July 17, 2015 at 2:29 pmLiving down here in Hotlanta, nothing beats a cool refreshing drink like this, hands down. What a tasty looking beverage my dear! Thanks for sharing!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 18, 2015 at 6:07 pmThanks so much, J! I love the name of your blog!
Christopher Kimball says
July 17, 2015 at 4:31 pmDown here in the Carolinas, sweet tea is like a staple. If you don’t like it, don’t say it out load. Lol. Great recipe for a hot summer day!!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 18, 2015 at 6:12 pmIt’s a good staple! Thanks, Christopher!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
July 17, 2015 at 7:32 pmLooks super refreshing! I love all the simple summer drink recipes I’ve been seeing around the web lately! Exactly what I’m craving in the heat.
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 18, 2015 at 6:12 pmThanks, Michelle! There are a lot of tasty drinks out there; I couldn’t agree more!
Howie Fox says
July 18, 2015 at 4:10 pmOMG! It’s THAT easy to make iced tea??? I’m amazed! I’m just thinking “wait, I could make this right now!”
Thanks!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 18, 2015 at 6:13 pmThanks, Howie! I recommend you make some and drink it at the beach or by the pool. 😀
Whitney says
July 18, 2015 at 9:22 pmBeing from the south, I always need a good sweet tea for guests! Love adding the lemon, too 🙂 Great job!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 20, 2015 at 1:49 pmThanks, Whitney!
Renee says
July 22, 2015 at 10:38 amNothing is more refreshing than icy cold tea!! Thanks for sharing your recipe, I look forward to making myself a big pitcher on a warm afternoon!
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 22, 2015 at 11:06 amThanks Renee! I hope you enjoy it!
Prash @ YummilyYours says
July 22, 2015 at 12:38 pmSign me up for this one! Texas heat is calling for this recipe 🙂
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 22, 2015 at 10:20 pmOhhh, I’ll bet the heat we have up here is nothing compared to what you have going on in Texas! Better make some iced tea, STAT! 😉
Tina Jui | The Worktop says
July 24, 2015 at 1:26 pmYumm. I love sweet iced tea! Happy summer 🙂
Marissa @ omgfood says
July 24, 2015 at 2:54 pmThanks, Tina! Happy summer to you! <3