in’t nobody sweeter than Grandma B! This time-honored recipe is a staple in Connette households throughout the South, as well as for those in the frosty northern territory of Wisconsin. There’s nothing like opening up the fridge after coming in from a sweltering summer day of working outside and seeing a tall pitcher of cool, minty sweet tea waiting for you.
Grandma B’s Sweet Tea
Ingredients:
Water (4 cups to boil, 4 cups to add after infusing)
Tea bags (2 Lipton Family Size bags—we usually go for decaf)
Mint (6-8 sprigs)
Sugar (1/2 cup—you can add up to 3/4 cup if you like)
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Makes 2 quarts (1 pitcher)
1. Boil 4 cups of water (I usually just zap it in the microwave for 5 minutes)
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2. While the water is boiling, go out and pick your mint. 6-8 sprigs will do.
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3. Immerse 2 tea bags in the boiling water.
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4. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar while it’s hot so it will absorb it all.
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5. Lightly crush the mint leaves in your hands so they will release a stronger flavor. Add the mint to the water and stir.
6. Let the tea bags steep 3-5 minutes, then remove.
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7. Add 4 quarts of cold water, plus some ice cubes if you like.
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8. Enjoy!
