Can you guess the winning brew?

One thing is for certain:Southern Livingeditors have got opinions on sweet tea.

), everyone takes it differently.

7 different brands of sweet tea

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Testers tried cup after cup, taking tasting notes accordingly.

After tasting all of the teas, editors selected their overall favorite.

The winner amassed the most points for the highest score.

Milo’s Sweet Tea

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Some had more citrusy notes than others, while others were more bodied, concentrated, and strong.

Despite many good options, our editors identified a very clear winner that came out on top.

Another editor called out a very slight hint of peach flavor!

Red Diamond Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea

“Tastes pretty classic,” said one editor.

Other words to describe this tea were “smooth” and “bitter” but not unpleasantly so.

The Results

Overall, most editors favoredMilo’s tea.

One of our editors put it best, saying, “It’s got good character.”