19 Refreshing Sweet Tea Recipes

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Southern Sweet Tea

Our classic recipe for sweet iced tea, Southern Sweet Tea, is a Southerner's favorite. If you like your iced tea extra sweet, add the full cup of sugar.

Recipe: Southern Sweet Tea

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Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

Blueberries and lemon add a refreshing flair to iced tea for your next summer get-together.

Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

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Sweet Tea Tiramisù

Tiramisù is delicious no matter what. Throw sweet tea into the mix and you'll have a to-die-for dessert.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Tiramisù

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Blackberry Sweet Tea

Shake your thirst with an inviting glass of Blackberry Sweet Tea. For the garnish, cut desired amount of wooden skewers into 5-inch lengths; then place fresh blackberries on skewers.

Recipe: Blackberry Sweet Tea

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Lemonade Sweet Tea

Combine two Southern favorites—lemonade and iced tea—for a deliciously refreshing drink.

Recipe: Lemonade Sweet Tea

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Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

This salad is packed with delicious ingredients—pecans, shrimp, peaches, and blue cheese. Whip up an easy Sweet Tea Vinaigrette to top it off.

Recipe: Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

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Citrus Sweet Tea

Pineapple, orange, lemon juice, and cloves help upgrade this Southern classic. Garnish with lemon slices for a memorable drink.

Recipe: Citrus Sweet Tea

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Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Mint and bourbon add a fun twist to the classic sweet tea.

Recipe: Mint Julep Sweet Tea

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Sweet Tea Icebox Tart

A cool citrus-flavored tart with a hint of sweet tea is the perfect summertime dessert. Serve in a Gingersnap Crust, or use your favorite prepared crust for an easy shortcut.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Icebox Tart

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Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

Instead of sweetening your iced tea with sugar, use honey instead. Add some grated fresh ginger for a delightful twist.

Recipe: Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

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Sweet Tea Dulce de Leche

Serve this sweet concoction over ice cream with salted nuts. Yum!

Recipe: Sweet Tea Dulce de Leche

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Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Great for a summer party, this peach sweet tea punch is a refreshing crowd pleaser.

Recipe: Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

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Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

A hint of tea, brown sugar, and rosemary makes up the marinade for this grilled chicken. The combination is irresistible!

Recipe: Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

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Spiked Lemonade Sweet Tea

Spiked with bourbon or rum, this sweet tea is just for the adults. Garnish with fresh sugarcane and pineapple slices for a sophisticated presentation.

Recipe: Spiked Lemonade Sweet Tea

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Sweet Tea Rice

No need to make plain rice ever again! Use tea instead of water while cooking for added flavor.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice

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Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Kick up your rice a notch with jalapeños. Paired with sweet peaches, this recipe will be your favorite sweet-and-spicy side dish.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

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Sweet Tea Rice Tabbouleh

Try a fresh tabbouleh recipe for another twist on plain rice—seasoned with mint, lemon juice, parsley, and green onions.

Recipe: Sweet Tea Rice Tabbouleh

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Slightly Sweet Tea

Serve refreshing sweet tea to guests without a tinge of guilt. This green tea version is sweetened with honey and flavored with orange and lime. At 68 calories per cup, you may find a new summer favorite.

Recipe: Slightly Sweet Tea

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Simple Syrups

Jazz up your iced tea with these simple syrups. Add two to three Tbsp. of one of these syrups to add loads of flavor to your iced tea.

19 New Ways to Enjoy Sweet Tea

Southern Sweet Tea

Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea Tiramisù

Blackberry Sweet Tea

Lemonade Sweet Tea

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette

Citrus Sweet Tea

Mint Julep Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea Icebox Tart

Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea Dulce de Leche

Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Sweet Tea-Brined Chicken

Spiked Lemonade Sweet Tea

Sweet Tea Rice

Sweet Tea Rice with Jalapeño, Peaches, and Pecans

Sweet Tea Rice Tabbouleh

Slightly Sweet Tea

Simple Syrups