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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Treats

    Published: Jun 11, 2022 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Southern Sweet Tea Popsicles

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    Nothing says summer like frozen treats and ice cold tea, but combining the two makes southern sweet tea popsicles that are almost too good to be true.

    two stacked sweet tea popsicles with tea bags visible nearby

    These sweet tea popsicles are a delicious treat for any hot day or occasion. I am a big fan of southern sweet tea so these popsicles are perfect for me they're a great change of pace from the regular fruity popsicles that you normally see.

    So if you find yourself relaxing by the pool with a tall glass of iced tea, then these iced tea popsicles might just be for you!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's cheap. To make this recipe you only need 3 ingredients and they're very cheap ones at that! I measured this recipe out as costing just over $0.25 to make!
    2. It's great for adults. While fruity popsicles have their time and place sometimes you just want something a bit more "grown-up" and while we don't have booze in these popsicles, not many kids crave sweet tea.
    3. They're versatile. You can swap out the black tea for green tea or use just about any of your favorite tea add-ins to make these popsicles customized to your own tastes!
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥣 Recipe Add-Ins
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    ingredients needed to make southern sweet tea popsicles

    🥘 Ingredients

    Water- Water is needed for the base of the tea mixture.

    Granulated sugar- Use granulated sugar for added sweetness. You can adjust this to taste.

    Black tea bags- Sweet tea is usually made with black tea, so feel free to use your favorite brand.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Popsicle Mold
    • Small Saucepan
    • Popsicle Sticks

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make Southern Sweet Tea Popsicles with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Heat 1 cup of sugar with one cup of water in a saucepan, whisking together until dissolved.

    sugar and water in a pot

    Remove the pan from the heat and add in the tea bags.

    tea bag in sugar water in a pot to steep

    Let rest for 10 minutes to steep. This will help us to get the most tea flavor from our bags.

    tea in a pot with a floating tea bag

    Remove the tea bags and whisk in 2 cups of cold water. This will give us the right consistency as well as help us to cool down the liquid so that it's easier to handle when we pour.

    Pour your sweet tea into your popsicle molds.

    southern sweet tea poured into several popsicle mold cavities

    Make sure to add your popsicle sticks!

    Freeze them for at least 4 hours, or longer (preferably overnight).

    After they've frozen completely. Remove from the mold and keep individually wrapped and stored in an airtight container in the freezer.

    a lid and popsicle sticks added to the popsicle mold

    🥣 Recipe Add-Ins

    To make this tea more unique you can add some fun add-ins like:

    • Fresh or frozen berries
    • Sliced lemon or lemon zest
    • Chopped peaches

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Get the most flavor

    Letting the tea steep for several minutes helps to get the most tea flavor from the bags before use. If desired you can cut down on the steeping time or increase it for a stronger flavor.

    Alternative sweeteners

    You can use sugar alternatives for this recipe like Splenda granulated sugar but you will need to taste the tea and adjust it to your own preferences. Keep in mind that liquid Splenda and honey should not be frozen so do not use them as sweeteners in these popsicles.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    You can keep your homemade popsicles stored in airtight containers (wrapped in plastic wrap first) for up to 6 weeks. They'll last almost indefinitely but the longer you keep them in the freezer the more flavor is lost thanks to freezer burn.

    💭 FAQs

    How long does it take for a popsicle mold to freeze?

    Depending on your mold and the temperature of the popsicle mixture inside, it can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours for the popsicles to fully freeze and set up.

    How to remove popsicles from a mold

    I recommend letting the mold sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes before trying to remove the popsicles from inside. Another option is to carefully run the bottom of the mold under warm running water just enough to loosen the popsicles.

    How can you make popsicles without a mold?

    You can use ice trays and toothpicks, disposable dixie cups and popsicle sticks, or even a muffin pan lined with aluminum foil! Just top the containers of choice with plastic wrap or foil before inserting the popsicle sticks so that they hold in place.

    two sweet tea popsicles stacked on top of eachother with tea bags and ice cubes around them

    Check out these other great frozen treat recipes!

    • 3 Ingredient Lemon Popsicles
    • Ice Cream Nachos
    • Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Peanut Butter Jelly Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream

    📖 Recipe

    an upclose view of sweet tea popsicles stacked on top of eachother
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    Southern Sweet Tea Popsicles

    Nothing says summer like frozen treats and ice cold tea, but combining the two makes southern sweet tea popsicles that are almost too good to be true.
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Freeze 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins
    Servings: 6 popsicles
    Calories: 128kcal
    Cost Recipe $0.29 / Serving $0.05
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Whisk
    • Popsicle Mold
    • Small Saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups water (divided) ($0.00)
    • 1 cup granulated sugar ($0.22)
    • 2 black tea bags (or 1 family sized bag) ($0.07)

    Instructions

    • Heat 1 cup of sugar with one cup of water in a saucepan, whisking together until dissolved.
    • Remove the pan from the heat and add in the tea bags. Let rest for 10 minutes to steep.
    • Remove the tea bags and whisk in 2 cups of cold water.
    • Pour your sweet tea into your popsicle molds.
    • Freeze for at least 4 hours, or longer (preferably overnight).

    Notes

    • Letting the tea steep for several minutes helps to get the most tea flavor from the bags before use. If desired you can cut down on the steeping time or increase it for a stronger flavor.
    • You can use sugar alternatives for this recipe like Splenda granulated sugar but you will need to taste the tea and adjust to your own preferences. Keep in mind that liquid splenda and honey should not be frozen so do not use them as sweeteners in these popsicles.
    • You can keep your homemade popsicles stored in airtight containers (wrapped in plastic wrap first) for up to 6 weeks. They'll last almost indefinitely but the longer you keep them in the freezer the more flavor is lost thanks to freezer burn.
    • Depending on your mold and the temperature of the popsicle mixture inside, it can take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours for the popsicles to fully freeze and set up.
    • I recommend letting the mold sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes before trying to remove the popsicles from inside. Another option is to carefully run the bottom of the mold under warm running water just enough to loosen the popsicles.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 33g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Frozen Sweets
    Cuisine American
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