Summer Sweet Tea
 
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This sweet tea is refreshingly addictive! It's perfect for a summer get together or a simple afternoon on the porch with your favorite book.
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Recipe type: Beverage
Serves: 2 quarts
Ingredients
  • 12 tea bags- I use Lipton.
  • ⅛ t. baking soda
  • 4 c. boiling water
  • 4 c. cold water
  • Simple Syrup:
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. sugar
Instructions
  1. Place 12 tea bags along with the baking soda in a 2 quart pitcher.
  2. Pour 4 cups of boiling water over top of tea bags and cover.
  3. Steep for 10 minutes.
  4. While tea is steeping, boil water and sugar for the simple syrup until sugar is dissolved.
  5. Allow tea bags to drip empty before completely removing them; do not squeeze.
  6. Stir in the simple syrup.
  7. Add the cold water and stir; store in refrigerator.
  8. Serve over a glass full of ice, with a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon, if desired :)
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/summer-sweet-tea/