Family’s Sweet Tea

3h 45m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a microwave, heat 4 cups of water for 1 minute.
  2. 2Pour the hot water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and two family-size tea bags. Stir to release tea juice.
  3. 3Place the pot on the stove on high. Let the tea bags float on top until it comes to a rolling boil.
  4. 4Reduce heat once it reaches a rolling boil.
  5. 5Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  6. 6In a pitcher, combine 3.5 cups of cool water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  7. 7Add two handfuls of ice cubes and mix until slightly melted.
  8. 8After 20 minutes, remove the tea bags and squeeze them using two forks to extract all the concentrate.
  9. 9Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea concentrate.
  10. 10Slowly pour the tea concentrate into the pitcher with the water, sugar, and ice.
  11. 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