Southern Sweet Tea
Black tea heavily sweetened and served over ice. A classic of the American South.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 180 ml Brewed black tea
- 30 ml Sugar syrup
- Lemon wheel (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 180 ml brewed black tea into the glass
- Pour 30 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Garnish
Tip
Dissolve the sugar while the tea is still warm.
About the Southern Sweet Tea
Sweet tea has been served in the American South since the late 1800s. A recipe appeared in an 1879 cookbook called Housekeeping in Old Virginia.
The tea family. Tea is the world's most-drunk beverage after water. Iced tea recipes appear in American cookbooks in the 1800s, and every tea culture has its own cold or sweet version: sweet tea in the American South, cha yen in Thailand, mint tea in Morocco and teh tarik in Malaysia.
Southern Sweet Tea FAQ
What's in a Southern Sweet Tea?
180 ml brewed black tea, 30 ml sugar syrup, garnished with lemon wheel.
Does a Southern Sweet Tea contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a Southern Sweet Tea?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Southern Sweet Tea in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
