Make Perfect Ice Tea

1. 1

   Place tea bags and baking soda in a large heat resistant glass measuring cup.

2. 2

   Add 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove tea bags and pour tea into a 2 quart pitcher.

4. 4

   Add 6 cups of cold water. If you have hard water, use filtered water or bottled water.

5. 5

   For sweetened tea, put approximately 1 cup of sugar (adjust to taste) in 2 quart pitcher. Then pour tea concentrate from step 2, and after sugar has dissolved, add 6 cups of cold water.

6. 6

   To avoid cloudiness, cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

7. 7

   Garnish with lemon or mint and serve over ice.

8. 8

   Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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