Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 16 cups filtered water (divided)
  • 3 family-sized tea bags
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • Pinch baking soda

Instruction

  • 1. Place 4 cups of water in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • 2. Remove the saucepan from heat and add the tea bags. Cover and allow the tea to steep for 5 to 6 minutes. (Steep longer for a stronger tea.)
  • 3. Meanwhile, add an additional 12 cups of water and a pinch of baking soda to a gallon-sized pitcher.
  • 4. Remove tea bags from saucepot, gently squeezing to remove the excess tea. Discard the tea bags.
  • 5. To the saucepan, add the sugar and stir until completely blended.
  • 6. Pour the tea into the gallon-sized pitcher with the water. Stir to combine.
  • 7.Cover the pitcher and refrigerate. Best if refrigerated overnight.