All Alabamians love sweet tea. It is a required beverage at every tailgate and picnic throughout the state. Upon first sampling sweet tea, you may notice that it contains more sugar than you thought could be put into a beverage and maintain its liquid consistency. This is normal. Expect a slight diabetic shock from drinking sweet tea created in Alabama. If engaging an Alabamian regarding sweet tea (which is never referred to as just tea) make sure that you mention that you just can't get it up north. They will nod and smile, even if they have never been up north.
If you are sent to the grocery store to pick up sweet tea and the only thing left is unsweet you might as well return empty handed. This will definitely occur if you attempt to purchase sweet tea on a holiday.
It's important to understand the concept of adding sugar after the tea is brewed is abhorrent to all Alabamians. It is not considered sweet tea even after adding a packet of sugar.
When in a restaurant, regardless of its ethnicity, it is possible to order sweet tea.
There is only one accepted brand name of sweet tea, Milo's Tea. Imagine taking sweet tea and doubling its sugar- this is what is is like to drink a large Milo's Tea. This tea can be found at Milo's restaurants, and also next to the milk in every grocery store.
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