Perfect Sweet Tea (Secret Ingredient)

By shawnanewton

There IS a small "secret" ingredient in this Tea.
It removes all bitterness and creates a smooth, clear amazing Tea!

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

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.
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2. Remove and toss out Tea Bags,
Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved.
Add Cool Water.
Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink.
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3. Serve over ice,
Take a nice long sip.
Swoon.
Repeat.