Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4-5 family-size tea bags
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups sugar
  • 1 pinch baking soda ((optional))
  • water

Instruction

  • Boil. Bring 1 quart of water to boil in a medium saucepan or tea kettle set over medium heat. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Allow to steep for about 15 minutes. Do not allow the tea to become cold.
  • Sweeten. In a gallon pitcher, add the sugar and pour in about 1/2 of the warm tea. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Pour in the remainder of the brewed tea, being careful not to drop in tea bags.
  • Stir. Add baking soda and stir to combine. If serving immediately baking soda may not be needed.
  • Serve. Fill the pitcher with cold water and serve over ice. Great with a wedge of lemon, lime, orange or a sprig of mint.