tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post413073779109081559..comments2024-03-26T14:49:22.563-05:00Comments on Sweet Tea and Cornbread: Sweet Tea....The House Wine of the South!Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17143442298755987029noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-10409021030831809962021-05-29T18:59:49.079-05:002021-05-29T18:59:49.079-05:00My Grandpa added baking soda too when I was a litt...My Grandpa added baking soda too when I was a little girl, I always wonder why he did that. Now I know . 😁Cowgal Jazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533528456305334415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-29449545824709588532021-01-19T20:01:38.194-06:002021-01-19T20:01:38.194-06:00My Mom made tea similar, except she made it in a m...My Mom made tea similar, except she made it in a milk bucket. 7 children, both parents and lots of company. Our Daddy's Mother used saccherin and Mama's used sugar. They compromised and she used half of both. Absolutely the best tea in the world. Then Daddy had diebetes after we were grown, so she tried lots if combinations, but used sugar when we were home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-20656144873625755302020-08-29T07:32:37.118-05:002020-08-29T07:32:37.118-05:00has anyone used the Lipton sweet tea bags? I got s...has anyone used the Lipton sweet tea bags? I got some and I think its sweet... Not sure if I like itsunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05698586396178863576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-55993774924163995792014-06-30T20:16:27.658-05:002014-06-30T20:16:27.658-05:00ya'll are going to hate me but I'm from Te...ya'll are going to hate me but I'm from Texas and I always made my tea like you until my husband found out he was diabetic. Well we both learned how to drink it without sugar. Now I don't want it any other way.....to each of us our own way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-53280877378287903552014-04-06T09:55:33.345-05:002014-04-06T09:55:33.345-05:00I was taught by my dear Texan Grandmother to boil ...I was taught by my dear Texan Grandmother to boil my sugar in a "tea pan". Once the sugar water comes to a boil and is now a simple syrup, add the tea bags and cover to steep. By making the simple syrup first, the tea has a longer shelf life and will not ferment and turn "skunky" She lived alone so she wasn't able to knock out a batch as perhaps a family of four, so this allowed her tea to last longer for her to work her way through it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-62784973925143539122014-04-05T22:18:22.951-05:002014-04-05T22:18:22.951-05:00At least in Texas, First of April is kinda the uno...At least in Texas, First of April is kinda the unofficial beginning of Summer. We just went from 2 weeks of temps in the 90's to 3 days of temps in the middle 50's. Hot weather brings out the iced tea.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-11613691876411406182014-04-04T22:29:49.907-05:002014-04-04T22:29:49.907-05:00My oldest daughter tried to order sweet tea in Bur...My oldest daughter tried to order sweet tea in Burlington, Vermont - her strong Georgia accent didn't much help! The waitress finally brought a tea bag and said to her companion: "Is this what she wants?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-20436573993885536542014-04-04T22:00:51.026-05:002014-04-04T22:00:51.026-05:00I love to make sun tea here in Texas we have lots ...I love to make sun tea here in Texas we have lots of sun and it gets 104 F. out here at times so heat is no problem for us here then just throw in a few bags of tea just like you would make it on your stove or coffee pot or what ever you use to about a gallon of water set it out in the sun and let nature do the cooking for you then take some hot water to melt your sugar I use 2 1/2 cups to a gallon. Oh some are asking what size of pot to use a 2 quart size will do just fine then fill up the rest with cool water after you melt your sugar but this is the one I use when I fix it on the stove but try the sun tea you don't have to heat up any thing in the house now about how long does it take to make sun tea just depends on how much sun you have but I have made it when it was cloudy here too and it come out fine use a glass jag when you make sun tea God Bless every one and Y'all have fun drinking Y'alls tea hear. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-10839735093698346942014-04-04T21:59:22.914-05:002014-04-04T21:59:22.914-05:00I'm from Florida and have been drinking sweet ...I'm from Florida and have been drinking sweet tea all my life as well. I use Lipton and a small pot that's about 2" deep. Bring to a boil and turn off. I let mine steep for about 15 minutes. I use 1 1/2 cups of sugar and 3 family size tea bags. I have noticed over the years that everybody makes their sweet tea just a little different. Thank you for all the posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-7969388243931633572014-04-04T21:37:44.537-05:002014-04-04T21:37:44.537-05:00I drink a gallon of milk a day I mean the whole mi...I drink a gallon of milk a day I mean the whole milk and wash out the plastic jugs out and make my tea in them I use 7 to 8 tea bags boil the water let it steep some put 2 1/2 cups sugar steer it up I also so use lots of ice cubs to help cool off the tea and then poor it into the milk jugs and and in the refrigerator this way I have sweet tea where ever I want to go and yes the glass is the best way to have tea but when you on the go as much as I am glass just don't last long out here in the wild country as the milk jugs do. GOT MILK I got both SWEET TEA and MILK Y'all have fun today hear. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-70413634799994889262014-04-04T19:31:21.187-05:002014-04-04T19:31:21.187-05:00
I use about 7 to 8 single tea bags and 2 1/2 cu...<br /> I use about 7 to 8 single tea bags and 2 1/2 cups sugar per gallon I put it in my gallon milk jugs after I wash them out real good that way I can take it with me to work if its not sweet its not sweet tea. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-29625992033746587462014-04-04T19:18:20.083-05:002014-04-04T19:18:20.083-05:00I love sweet tea- I'm from TN so I was raised ...I love sweet tea- I'm from TN so I was raised on it as well. Hot tea in the winter - cold tea in the summer. I make mine a bit different however- I use 12 bags of Yorkshire Gold tea.... I like a richer flavor tea than what you can get in the US - I pour a gallon of hot water into a gallon glass jar with the tea bags <br />- and let the tea steep for about 15 to 20 minutes - until that rich golden brown color. I take out the tea bags and stir in 2 cups of sugar - never put the tea in the fridge- I let it cool to room temperature - add ice and sit in the swing and sip. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-60690022139199785332014-04-04T18:21:11.405-05:002014-04-04T18:21:11.405-05:00I'm a southern girl and we keep a pitcher of s...I'm a southern girl and we keep a pitcher of sweet tea at all times. The only difference is I boil my water then take it off the heat and add my tea bags and sugar then. That's the way my momma taught me. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01022474447790223605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-76531982151918282432013-08-26T17:31:59.608-05:002013-08-26T17:31:59.608-05:00That's how I make it ... to me that's the ...That's how I make it ... to me that's the best way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-78063582472518652212013-08-25T16:16:24.364-05:002013-08-25T16:16:24.364-05:00Three cups of sugar?? That's tea syrup. I like...Three cups of sugar?? That's tea syrup. I like sweet but not that sweet, only 1 cup for me and I don't cook it for an hour. Bring water, tea bags and sugar up just to the boiling point, then let it sit for about an hour. Warm fresh tea over ice is so good.Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-18496645778985723042013-08-25T16:08:13.026-05:002013-08-25T16:08:13.026-05:00I'm from Texas and my 2 boys were raised on sw...I'm from Texas and my 2 boys were raised on sweet tea with our meals. However, as they grew up they transitioned to unsweet tea. My comments to that are "why bother, it's just colored water then" but that's not my story here. One Thanksgiving everyone was gathered at my house and my oldest son asked his younger brother if he wanted him to bring him a piece of pie. The younger brother replied, "No, I'm just going to have another glass of mom's tea for dessert!" Sure made me grin! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-22585274301888277192013-08-25T15:46:16.035-05:002013-08-25T15:46:16.035-05:00I am also diabetic, I have traded in splenda for ...I am also diabetic, I have traded in splenda for stevia. I like the taste better and no side effects.<br />sillymaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448004799903786452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-20327660793751004572013-08-25T15:42:32.544-05:002013-08-25T15:42:32.544-05:00If you over steep your tea and it is cloudy add a ...If you over steep your tea and it is cloudy add a pinch of baking soda and it will clear up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-85709183106515818382013-08-25T15:15:55.498-05:002013-08-25T15:15:55.498-05:00what does april have to do with iced tea? ;)
what does april have to do with iced tea? ;)<br />Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394977417239494443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-88702637343161379922013-08-25T13:47:07.897-05:002013-08-25T13:47:07.897-05:00I'm from Southeast MO, my momma makes it this ...I'm from Southeast MO, my momma makes it this way, but I learned a shortcut. I have a 10 cup coffee pot (I dont drink coffee) & fill it up, put 4 Luzianne family size bags in the decanter & let the water run through the coffee maker. I then turn it off & let it set for about 30 minutes. Then put 1 cup sugar & 1/2 cup splenda in the bottome of the pitcher & pour the hot tea in & stir til dissolved. Then I add ice which melts & cools it down & once its cool, I finish filling it up with cold water. I like the Lipton ok, but since its just me, it can take a few days to finish off a pitcher & the Lipton has a funny taste to me after the 1st day. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-34490568371737259892013-08-25T13:35:39.796-05:002013-08-25T13:35:39.796-05:00I love sweet tea over anything else! I normally o...I love sweet tea over anything else! I normally only use 3/4 cup of sugar only because my husband wants to cut some sugar! I may have to sneak a pitcher just for "mommy" only with a tad bit more sugar!!! You can never have to much sugar right!?!?!?!?!?!<br />May God continue to bless you and your family along with this blog!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-68143615324077880252013-08-25T13:17:28.431-05:002013-08-25T13:17:28.431-05:00I was born and raised in Southern California, so r...I was born and raised in Southern California, so real sweet tea just wasn't on the radar...though, like my dad and grandma, I always loved my tea very sweet...but sugar packets in cold tea is just not the same....so I moved to Tennessee with my Hubby and son about 7yrs ago and now can't imagine not having sweet tea ready at all times...I feel like a horrible host if there isn't some...plus I get grumpy if there isn't! ;) I use 3in family size(decaf because it keeps me up at night otherwise) and 3 reg size .. I pour boiling water over my tea bags and my pinch of baking soda(it gets rid of that sharp after taste) and let it steep for about 15min...then add about 2 cups of sugar..well, just under...somehow I feel like it's not too much if I don't fill that second cup up fully! :/ Aahahaha but maybe I will use less tea but steep longer ... thanks! :)DolphinChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664856563839855651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-33690576800639395972013-08-25T13:02:20.044-05:002013-08-25T13:02:20.044-05:0010 lb bag of sugar. lol no really I don't know...10 lb bag of sugar. lol no really I don't know. see I drink mine unsweetened . but I do know they use lots of sugar Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-49983306724907075862013-08-25T13:00:42.600-05:002013-08-25T13:00:42.600-05:00yes a long metal spoon. it works . got that from m...yes a long metal spoon. it works . got that from my granma also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4001048742448308736.post-86313478768366254692013-08-25T12:59:32.214-05:002013-08-25T12:59:32.214-05:00check out this website...as close to McD's as ...check out this website...as close to McD's as I've found ...<br /><br />http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/McDonalds-Sweet-Tea-Recipe.htmldeb vennemanhttps://www.facebook.com/deb.vennemannoreply@blogger.com