PERFECT SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

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Love sweet Tea! so cool and refreshing on a hot summer's day. Add some Lemon and berries for extra color or and berries and mint to ice cubes for a decorative look. Serve in your favorite Mason Jars.

Provided by Jody Wood @jodywood1967

Categories     Other Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

5-8 - family size tea bags or 12 small
4 cup(s) boiling water (or 1qt)
12 cup(s) cool water (or 3 qts )
1 1/2 to 2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda (this is the secret ingredient)

Steps:

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

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