Southern · drink
Sweet Tea
Sweet Tea reads citrus 7.8, sourness 7.1 and sweetness 6.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Southern drink, about 11 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 9.9 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.8 · Sourness 7.1 · Sweetness 6.7 · Fruity 6.2 · Floral 1.8 · Bitterness 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.9
What's in it (6)
- 6 black tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water
- 4 cups ice
- 1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Time & effort: about 11 min (6 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 21.4 kcal, 0 g protein, 0 g fat, 5.6 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Steep tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes, then remove and stir sugar directly into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
- Add cold water and refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice with a lemon slice.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Daiquiri — Cuban
- Sangria — Spanish
- Faloodeh (Rose and Lime Sorbet with Noodles) — Persian
- Jamaican Rum Punch — Jamaican
- Pimm's Cup — British
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.