Perfect Sweet Tea Recipe

http://cravingcomfort.blogspot.com/2012/07/sweet-tea.html

There is a secret ingredient ;-)



Perfect Sweet Tea. (makes 1 gallon)
(Adapted from the Lone Star Steak House)


Ingredients -
5 - 8  Family size Tea Bags. (or 12 regular Tea Bags) 
1 Quart  (4 Cups) - Boiling Water
3 Quarts (12 cups) - Cool Water
1 1/2 - 2 (one & a half) - Cups Sugar. 
1/4 teaspoon - Baking Soda (This is the secret Ingredient)


Directions - 
1.  Sprinkle baking soda into a pitcher 
      Add Tea bags to the pitcher/baking soda,  
      Pour Boiling water over tea bags, 
      Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
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2.  Remove and toss out Tea Bags,
     Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved. 
     Add Cool Water.
     Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink.
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3.  Serve over ice, 
     Take a nice long sip.
     Enjoy