Perfect Sweet Tea

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Ingredients

  • 5 - 8 Family size Tea Bags. (or 12 regular Tea Bags)
  • ( I prefer #1 Luzianne or #2 Liptons Brand Teas.)
  • 1 Quart (4 Cups) - Boiling Water
  • 3 Quarts (12 cups) - Cool Water
  • 1 1/2 - 2 (one & a half) - Cups Sugar.
  • 1/4 teaspoon - Baking Soda (this IS the SECRET Ingredient!!)

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle baking soda into a pitcher (I use a gallon-size Mason Jar but many people have voiced concerns about pouring boiling water into a glass container, so use whatever container you'd like)
Add Tea bags to the pitcher/baking soda,
Pour Boiling water over tea bags,
Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove and toss out Tea Bags,
Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved.
Add Cool Water.
Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink.

Step 3

Serve over ice,
Take a nice long sip.
Swoon.
Repeat.

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