rgrin Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I lived in the south for 15 years and never made sweet tea. (Hey, there was always tea to be had!) We've lived in WA for about 15 months now, and I just HAD to have some sweet tea. I didn't have a recipe, so I kind of guessed at a bit of it, but, ahhhh.... so good. :001_wub: I don't think I made it as sweet as true southern tea, but it is still yummy. Just had to share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I made sweet tea for the first (and only) time when I was living in Paris. I hardly ever drink it, but for some reason I had to have it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I love it and can't have it anymore. I would make my own and it was almost like drinking syrup. Mercy me how I'd love some now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 My dh is addicted to Chicken Express sweet tea. He buys 1-2 gallons a week. The ratio of sugar to a gallon of tea is two cups. It is like drinking syrup! One local Chicken Express started decreasing the amount of sugar they put in the tea to save money. Dh noticed right away, asked the employees about it, the employees confirmed the reduction, and now he drives 15 minutes further to a different one which puts more sugar in. Cracks me up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrin Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 My dh is addicted to Chicken Express sweet tea. He buys 1-2 gallons a week. The ratio of sugar to a gallon of tea is two cups. It is like drinking syrup! One local Chicken Express started decreasing the amount of sugar they put in the tea to save money. Dh noticed right away, asked the employees about it, the employees confirmed the reduction, and now he drives 15 minutes further to a different one which puts more sugar in. Cracks me up. Now that's dedication! My mom always says tea isn't worth drinking if it's not glucose water! Sounds like your DH. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 That was one thing I never learned to like while living in the south. I could tolerate grits, but syrupy sweet tastes awful. The most sugar I'll per in per gallon is 2/3 cup and that is pushing it. Dh thinks it isn't sweet that way, but since he refuses to make his own I don't do it any differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessicamcc Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 :-) Welcome to the dark side. :hurray: :party: I love the dark side- sweet tea that is!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 My dh is addicted to Chicken Express sweet tea. He buys 1-2 gallons a week. The ratio of sugar to a gallon of tea is two cups. It is like drinking syrup! One local Chicken Express started decreasing the amount of sugar they put in the tea to save money. Dh noticed right away, asked the employees about it, the employees confirmed the reduction, and now he drives 15 minutes further to a different one which puts more sugar in. Cracks me up. That's it? When I was waitressing, we used a 1/2 gallon pitcher of sugar for a 3 gallon tea container. It has been ages since I've had a glass of good sweet tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 If I ever moved back North, that's the one thing I'd miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I LOVE LOVE LOVE sweet tea but at home I have backed myself WAY down on the sugar so that I use a little less than 1/4 cup per 2 quarts of tea. It is not great sweet tea but is a lot better for me as I can drink it by the gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I love it and can't have it anymore. I would make my own and it was almost like drinking syrup. Mercy me how I'd love some now. I know what you mean. I had to stop drinking it because of sugar problems. I finally missed it so much I compromised and started making with *much* less sugar (only a 1/2 cup for a gallon :scared: ) and only drinking a glass a day. Dh usually finishes the rest of the pitcher pretty quickly too, so my one glass a day is often only one glass period! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I live on the Illinois/WIsconsin border and after growing up in Atlanta, I really miss sweet tea. This week we heard Chick-Fil-A is opening up in a neighboring town...I am SO excited to get sweet tea!!!! Making it at home just isn't the same...I think our poor water quality makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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