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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Sweet Iced Tea

    Published: Jul 13, 2015 · Last updated: Jan 7, 2018 by Marissa · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Three tall glassed of iced tea with lemons and a pitcher of iced tea in the background.

    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.

    A small pitcher of iced tea next to lemons and empty drinking glasses.

    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!

    Iced tea being poured over ice in a drinking glass.

    📖 Recipe

    Three tall glassed of iced tea with lemons and a pitcher of iced tea in the background.

    Sweet Iced Tea

    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Author: Marissa

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups water for boiling
    • 6 tea bags
    • ¾ 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.
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    A pitcher and glasses of iced tea.

    Sweet Iced Tea - Simply brewed tea with just the right amount of sweetness. | omgfood.com

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    Comments

    1. nagimaehashi says

      July 14, 2015 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm I love iced tea! I can't believe I've never made it myself 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 14, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        You 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! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Kennedy Cole| KCole's Creative Corner says

      July 15, 2015 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      YES! I love sweet tea, being Southern and all! This looks so simple to make, yet so scrumptious! 😀

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 15, 2015 at 8:21 pm

        Thanks, Kennedy! It's one of my favorite summer beverages!

        Reply
    3. Harriet Emily says

      July 16, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Iced 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!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 16, 2015 at 10:39 pm

        It's so easy, you gotta make it! Thanks, Harriet!

        Reply
    4. Manal obieda says

      July 17, 2015 at 1:42 am

      I 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 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 17, 2015 at 1:34 pm

        Well, 4 hours is better than 10! Definitely doable for a long weekend. 😀 Thanks, Manal!

        Reply
    5. Claudia | Gourmet Project says

      July 17, 2015 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      I'm so in need for this right now! thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 17, 2015 at 1:35 pm

        Thanks for your kind words, Claudia! Go make some! 😉

        Reply
    6. Rachel @ Simple Seasonal says

      July 17, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      I'm wishing I was sitting on the beach right now enjoying a glass of this sweet tea!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 18, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        I can't wait to make it back to the beach again! Beach and iced tea make a good combo. 😀

        Reply
    7. J @ A Hot Southern Mess says

      July 17, 2015 at 2:29 pm

      Living down here in Hotlanta, nothing beats a cool refreshing drink like this, hands down. What a tasty looking beverage my dear! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 18, 2015 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks so much, J! I love the name of your blog!

        Reply
    8. Christopher Kimball says

      July 17, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Down 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!!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm

        It's a good staple! Thanks, Christopher!

        Reply
    9. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      5 stars
      Looks 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.

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! There are a lot of tasty drinks out there; I couldn't agree more!

        Reply
    10. Howie Fox says

      July 18, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      OMG! It's THAT easy to make iced tea??? I'm amazed! I'm just thinking "wait, I could make this right now!"
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 18, 2015 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks, Howie! I recommend you make some and drink it at the beach or by the pool. 😀

        Reply
    11. Whitney says

      July 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Being from the south, I always need a good sweet tea for guests! Love adding the lemon, too 🙂 Great job!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 20, 2015 at 1:49 pm

        Thanks, Whitney!

        Reply
    12. Renee says

      July 22, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Nothing 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!

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 22, 2015 at 11:06 am

        Thanks Renee! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    13. Prash @ YummilyYours says

      July 22, 2015 at 12:38 pm

      Sign me up for this one! Texas heat is calling for this recipe 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 22, 2015 at 10:20 pm

        Ohhh, 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! 😉

        Reply
    14. Tina Jui | The Worktop says

      July 24, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Yumm. I love sweet iced tea! Happy summer 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa @ omgfood says

        July 24, 2015 at 2:54 pm

        Thanks, Tina! Happy summer to you! <3

        Reply
    15. Jenny Detweiler says

      June 02, 2021 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome Resipe

      Reply
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