Recipes Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes Smooth Sweet Tea 4.8 (1,500) 1,142 Reviews 72 Photos This sweet tea is a classic Southern drink perfect for hot summer days! Submitted by cookincode3 Updated on August 29, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 72 72 72 72 72 Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins Servings: 7 Yield: 8 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 pinch baking soda 2 cups boiling water 6 tea bags ¾ cup white sugar 6 cups cool water Directions Gather ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sprinkle a pinch of baking soda into a 64-ounce, heat-proof glass pitcher. Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Remove tea bags and discard; stir in sugar until dissolved. Pour in cool water; refrigerate until cold, about 3 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 73 Calories 19g Carbs Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 7 Calories 73 % Daily Value * Sodium 41mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Total Sugars 19g Calcium 7mg 1% Potassium 22mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved