Southern Style Sweet Tea - 1 Gallon

• 12 regular tea bags
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 4 cups boiling water
• 1 1/2-2 cups sugar
• 12 cups cold water

Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins

1.  In a large pitcher, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
2.  Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
3.  Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
4.  Take the tea bags out and do not squeeze them.
5. Add the sugar and stir till dissolved.
6. Add in the cold water.
7. Chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

**Adding baking soda may sound really strange, but it takes that bitterness out of the tea. Trust me, its delicious. I have also made this tea using less sugar and adding 2 slices peaches in while the tea is still hot, or half a small bag of frozen raspberries. I think my favorite combination is sliced lemons and fresh mint sprigs.