Best Spiced Sweet Tea Recipes

TENNESSEE SWEET TEA & HONEY SPICED SHRIMP WITH GRILLED PEACH AND MANGO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Place the water into a large pot and bring to a boil, add the honey, brown sugar, salt, tea, spices and seasonings; stirring with a whisk to dissolve the sugar. Let the brine cool to room temperature and then refrigerate overnight.
• 2. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in a shallow pan and pour the Sweet Tea Brine over the shrimp; cover the pan with saran. Place the shrimp in the refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours turning frequently in the brine.
• 3. Remove the shrimp from the brine and blot dry with absorbent paper towels. Pour the olive oil over the shrimp and evenly coat with the oil; generously season the shrimp on all sides with the lemon pepper seasonings.
• 4. Over medium heat lightly spray the grates of a gas grill with non stick vegetable cooking oil. In batches evenly arrange the shrimp on to the grates and grill over a medium hot fire. Cook the shrimp for approximately 3 minutes turning using BBQ tongs. Grill the second side of the shrimp for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are fully cooked.
• 5. Remove the shrimp from the grill and place in a warm area to rest for 4-5 minutes.
• 6. To serve: In the center of 4 decorative serving platters arrange 1/2 cup of the Grilled Peach and Mango Salad. Attractively arrange 4 shrimp around the perimeter of each platter. Garnish each platter with 2 sprigs of fresh mint and a wedge of lime. Enjoy; happy summer time grilling!!
• 7. Grilled Peach and Mango Salad Recipe
• 8. Toss the peaches gently in a separate mixture of 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of molasses, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Lightly spray the grates of a gas grill with non stick vegetable cooking oil. Place the peach quarters onto the grates and grill over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until the peaches are nicely caramelized, frequently brushing the peaches with the molasses mixture while they are grilling.
• 9. Remove the peaches from the grill to cool. Cut the peaches into medium size dices. Place all the salad ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine. Gently stir with a spoon before serving.

SWEET SPICED TEA

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon sticks, orange peel, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Bring up corners of cloth; tie with string to form a bag. Place water and spice bag in a large kettle or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Add tea bags; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags. , Add honey and lemon juice to tea; bring to a boil. Discard spice bag. Serve tea in mugs. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

SPICED SWEET TEA

Steps:

• Hot
• In a large pot, bring 12 cups of water to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer.
• Add cinnamon sticks and pumpkin pie spice and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Turn off the heat, remove the cinnamon sticks and steep teabags in the hot water for 7 minutes.
• Remove the teabags and add the sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Ladle the tea into mugs and add 1 tbsp. half and half per mug. Stir and serve with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Cold
• Repeat steps 1-4 from the Hot instructions.
• Let the tea cool to room temperature and then pour it into a large pitcher to store in the refrigerator overnight.
• Serve black or with 1 tbsp. half and half and a sprinkle of cinnamon.