As a southern girl I have grown up on sweet tea. I know a lot of people have grown up on hot tea but not down here. Here it’s all sweet tea. I love sweet tea. I love it better than soda and anyone who knows me knows that’s saying a lot.
When I found this recipe I was so excited because I forgot how important the baking soda is for sweet tea. It’s important because it keeps the tea fresh and crisp and adds a nice flavor to the tea. If you have never had a glass of good sweet tea let me highly recommend you giving this a try.
Ingredients:
- 5 Family size tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 12 cups cool water
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon – Baking Soda (this IS the SECRET Ingredient!!)
Directions:
- Sprinkle baking soda into a plastic or glass pitcher
- 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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Came by to make sure you use enough sugar. 😉
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Thanks for sharing the secret ingredient. Will definitely have to try it.
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