Add tea bag(s) and baking soda, and cover the pan. Remove from heat, and let steep for 15 minutes.
Remove tea bags, pour into a pitcher, add the honey and stir.
Add 4 cups of cold water and place in the fridge.
Sun Tea Instructions
Place tea, honey, 8 cups of room temperature water, and baking soda in a sun tea jar. Place in a sunny place.
Stir occasionally if possible to distribute the honey. The length of time to steep will depend on how hot it is outside.
Serve over ice if you’d like to serve immediately. Transfer to the refrigerator and cool.
Notes
Don’t have family-style bags? Use 7 small tea bags instead.Makes 1/2 gallon or 2 quarts.if you would like to serve immediately, add 2 cups of cold water and 2 cups of ice.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Sweet Tea Recipe {Honey Iced Tea}
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 34
% Daily Value*
Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 5mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 0g0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.