So as all southern women know, you should be able to make good sweet tea by the time you move out of your parents' home. Being a good cook isn't as necessary as it once was - with all the wonderful delis, bakeries and restaurants available with take-out you can "fake" most recipes and throw together a respectable meal or snacks for a dinner party or get-together. (Side note: I cannot stand Sandra Lee and Semi-Homemade Cooking. I don't know why, I love Food Network but I can't take that show.).
Good sweet tea is an art. You wouldn't think something with three ingredients would be so difficult but there is a perfect ratio of tea, water and sugar and people are very proud of their tea. Everyone has their own methods and secrets for making sweet iced tea, however I seem to have lost all of mine. I used to be able to make respectable tea, but no longer. I have several theories as to how it could have happened : I tried to cut back on caffeine while I was pregnant with Baby Lovely, so I didn't make it as often. I'm sleep deprived now that she is here so everything is just a little off. Who knows exactly what caused it, but somehow I have lost my tea mojo.
I went so far as to look up recipes last night (for TEA!) but I still wasn't sucessful. Don't get me wrong, the pitcher of tea was drinkable, it just wasn't good. I did what most southern girls would do and asked Mom, however she has a history of witholding recipes from me (I think it is her way of ensuring that she is always needed.) Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas for foolproof sweet tea? Help!
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