Family’s Sweet Tea
Directions
- 1In a microwave, heat 4 cups of water for 1 minute.
- 2Pour the hot water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and two family-size tea bags. Stir to release tea juice.
- 3Place the pot on the stove on high. Let the tea bags float on top until it comes to a rolling boil.
- 4Reduce heat once it reaches a rolling boil.
- 5Let it sit for 20 minutes.
- 6In a pitcher, combine 3.5 cups of cool water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- 7Add two handfuls of ice cubes and mix until slightly melted.
- 8After 20 minutes, remove the tea bags and squeeze them using two forks to extract all the concentrate.
- 9Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea concentrate.
- 10Slowly pour the tea concentrate into the pitcher with the water, sugar, and ice.
- 11Let the mixture sit and cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Hot Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 Family size Tea Bags
- 3.5 cups Cool Water
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 handfuls Ice Cubes
- 1 pinch Baking Soda
Equipment
MicrowavePotStoveScissorsWooden SpoonPitcherMason JarForks
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