Try this homemade Sweet Tea recipe the whole family will love. Made with loose black tea, water, water and sugar. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Sweet Tea relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as loose black tea, quart hot water, quart room temperature water and sugar. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 975 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026