The final word on this nostalgic summer drink.

For many Southerners, making sun teatea brewed by the heat of the sunis asummertimeritual.

This homespun method is a popular way to make a large batch of tea without turning on the stovetop.

Iced Tea with Pitcher

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Perfect Southern Sweet Tea

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