Family’s Sweet Tea

225 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a microwave, heat 4 cups of water for 1 minute.
  2. 2In a microwave, heat 4 cups of water for 1 minute.
  3. 3In a microwave, heat 4 cups of water for 1 minute.
  4. 4Pour the hot water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and two family-size tea bags. Stir to release tea juice.
  5. 5Pour the hot water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and two family-size tea bags. Stir to release tea juice.
  6. 6Pour the hot water into a pot, add a pinch of salt, and two family-size tea bags. Stir to release tea juice.
  7. 7Place the pot on the stove on high. Let the tea bags float on top until it comes to a rolling boil.
  8. 8Place the pot on the stove on high. Let the tea bags float on top until it comes to a rolling boil.
  9. 9Place the pot on the stove on high. Let the tea bags float on top until it comes to a rolling boil.
  10. 10Reduce heat once it reaches a rolling boil.
  11. 11Reduce heat once it reaches a rolling boil.
  12. 12Reduce heat once it reaches a rolling boil.
  13. 13Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  14. 14Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  15. 15Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  16. 16In a pitcher, combine 3.5 cups of cool water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  17. 17In a pitcher, combine 3.5 cups of cool water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  18. 18In a pitcher, combine 3.5 cups of cool water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  19. 19Add two handfuls of ice cubes and mix until slightly melted.
  20. 20Add two handfuls of ice cubes and mix until slightly melted.
  21. 21Add two handfuls of ice cubes and mix until slightly melted.
  22. 22After 20 minutes, remove the tea bags and squeeze them using two forks to extract all the concentrate.
  23. 23After 20 minutes, remove the tea bags and squeeze them using two forks to extract all the concentrate.
  24. 24After 20 minutes, remove the tea bags and squeeze them using two forks to extract all the concentrate.
  25. 25Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea concentrate.
  26. 26Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea concentrate.
  27. 27Add a pinch of baking soda to the tea concentrate.
  28. 28Slowly pour the tea concentrate into the pitcher with the water, sugar, and ice.
  29. 29Slowly pour the tea concentrate into the pitcher with the water, sugar, and ice.
  30. 30Slowly pour the tea concentrate into the pitcher with the water, sugar, and ice.
  31. 31Let the mixture sit and cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
  32. 32Let the mixture sit and cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
  33. 33Let the mixture sit and cool in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Hot Water
  • 4 cups Hot Water
  • 4 cups Hot Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 2 Family size Tea Bags
  • 2 Family size Tea Bags
  • 2 Family size Tea Bags
  • 3.5 cups Cool Water
  • 3.5 cups Cool Water
  • 3.5 cups Cool Water
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 handfuls Ice Cubes
  • 2 handfuls Ice Cubes
  • 2 handfuls Ice Cubes
  • 1 pinch Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Baking Soda

Equipment

MicrowavePotStoveScissorsWooden SpoonPitcherMason JarForks