Sweet Tea

Southern Sweet Tea with Barlow’s

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Steep Time: 10–15 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Servings: 6–8
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients

4 cups water (for brewing)
3–4 black tea bags (family-size or regular)
½ to ¾ cup Barlow's Maple syrup (adjust to taste)
4–5 cups cold water (for dilution)
Ice cubes

Add extra FLAVOR with Barlow’s Syrup (optional, choose 1 or mix😋) 

2–3 tablespoons Barlow’s Peach Cobbler Syrup 🍑
2–3 tablespoons Barlow’s Strawberry Bourbon Syrup 🍓
2–3 tablespoons Barlow’s Blueberry Lemon Syrup 🫐🍋

Optional Garnishes

Lemon slices
Fresh fruit (strawberries, peaches, blueberries)
Mint leaves

Cooking Instructions

1: Brew the Tea

Bring 4 cups of water to a light boil in a pot.

Remove from heat, add tea bags, and steep for 10–15 minutes depending on desired strength.

The longer it steeps, the stronger and richer the tea flavor.

2: Sweeten While Warm

Remove tea bags and stir in sugar while the tea is still warm.

Mix until fully dissolved for a smooth, balanced sweetness.

3: If adding additional flavor 👇🏽

Stir in Barlow’s syrup:

• Peach Cobbler Syrup → classic Southern peach tea 🍑

• Strawberry Bourbon Syrup → fruity strawberry sweet tea 🍓

• Blueberry Lemon Syrup → refreshing citrus-berry iced tea 🫐🍋

You can also mix small amounts (ex: peach + strawberry) for a signature house blend.

4: Dilute & Chill

Pour tea mixture into a large pitcher.

Add 4–5 cups cold water and stir well.

Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully chilled.

5: Serve Over Ice

Fill glasses with ice and pour chilled sweet tea over.